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Record ID: c9e53565-b9ac-46c5-9a3d-b0add35f3642
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1375/anft.31.3.275
Type: Journal Article
Title: Domestic violence within refugee families: intersecting patriarchal culture and the refugee experience
Other Titles: The Australian and New Zealand journal of family therapy
Authors: James, Kerrie
Keywords: Counselling;Human rights;Religious groups;Cross-cultural;Representations of women;Refugee communities;CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse)
Categories: Culturally and Linguistically Diverse / Migrant / Refugee communities
Year: 2010
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Citation: 31 (3), 2010
Volume 31, Issue 3
Abstract:  This article examines the stages of the refugee journey and the intersections of domestic violence with culture, trauma, resettlement and masculinity. Arguing that therapists must challenge aspects of culture that promote violations of women's human rights while understanding the unique situation of refugee families, the article concludes by identifying principles for therapeutic and community based interventions.
Notes: 

This paper was the plenary address at the Thirtieth Australian Family Therapy Conference held in Sydney, 2009. The author critically examines the intersection of culture, gender and trauma in domestic violence, by exploring how culture can be used to sanction violence against women including consideration of the stages of the refugee experience and the role of gender. Drawing on this critical reflection, the author provides recommendations for family therapist practices, community responses and ensuring women's human rights in addressing domestic violence in refugee communities.

URI: https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/14420
ISSN: 0814-723X
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