Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Intersections of oppression in women's experiences of intimate violence
Other Titles:	Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research Newsletter
Authors:	Bradford, Michelle Gray, Kay
Keywords:	CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse);Indigenous issues;Policy;Refugee communities
Year:	2005
Publisher:	Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research
Citation:	3 (3), January 2005
Notes:	Organisation previously known as Queensland Centre for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence. This article discusses the concept of intersectionality as proposed by Crenshaw, based on her analysis of intersections of gender, race and class that examines multiple forms of oppression and discrimination experienced by marginalised groups. It suggests the application of this framework of analysis in research, policy and practice to deconstruct the complex interactions in domestic violence in order to recognise the complexity of women’s lives. It reviews the gender/race intersections in Australia by focusing on Indigenous and migrant or refugee women. It also looks at the intersections of class and status including economic disadvantage, legal constructs and institutional oppression. It concludes that universal responses in policies or practices to such diverse contexts and needs of women do not address the multifaceted experiences of domestic violence, and the intersecting dimensions of oppression on women.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/15326
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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