Citation

Hampton R, Oliver W, Magarian L. Violence Against Women 2003; 9(5): 533-557.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801202250450

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article discusses intimate partner violence (IPV) as a major public health issue for women, in particular, African American women. The intersection of IPV and institutional racism doubly victimizes African American women as they try to break out of the cycle of violence. The research shows that IPV in the African American community is more common and violent than in the Caucasian community due to structural, cultural community, and situational contexts, overshadowed by institutional racism, that effect the romantic relationships of African American men and women. Research shows that the anger, hatred, and frustrations of African American men, caused by institutional racism, are being displaced onto their wives and lovers. Suggestions for intervention are presented.