Violence between partners in same-sex relationships

Nasilje u vezama istospolnih partnera počelo se istraživati 70-ih godina prošlog stoljeća i slabo je istraživano područje. Klasifikacija homoseksualnosti kao mentalnog poremećaja, proganjanost osoba homoseksualne orijentacije i stereotipno vjerovanje da nasilje može provoditi samo muškarac nad ženom, samo su neki od razloga zašto je ovo područje slabije istraživano. U ovom radu prikazat ću teorijski okvir nasilja u intimnim vezama i obrazložiti rizične čimbenike za počinjenje nasilja i izloženost nasilju u intimnim vezama. Osvrnut ću se i na vrste nasilja te zastupljenost svake vrste kod istospolnih partnera. Na kraju ću opisati preventivne strategije suzbijanja nasilja u intimnim vezama i koje su promjene potrebne kada se radi o strategijama suzbijanja nasilja kod homoseksualnih parova. Rad ću zaključiti sumiranjem trenutnog stanja navedene problematike i prijedlozima za moguće poboljšanje položaja žrtava u istospolnim vezama.Violence between partners in same-sex relationships started to be researched in the '70s of the last century and has remained a poorly researched area. Classification of homosexuality as a mental disorder, persecution of persons of homosexual orientation and the stereotypical belief that violence can only be perpetrated by a man against a woman, are just some of the reasons this area is poorly researched. In this paper, I will present the theoretical framework of violence in intimate relationships and explain risk factors for committing violence and exposure to violence in intimate relationship. I will also define types of violence and representation of each between the same-sex partners. Finally, I will describe preventive strategies to suppress violence in intimate relationships and explain what changes need to happen when it comes to strategies about suppressing violence in same-sex relationships. I will conclude the paper by summarizing the current state of the above issues and proposals for possible improvement of the position of victims in same-sex relationships