Citation

Hyman I, Mason R, Guruge S, Berman H, Kanagaratnam P, Manuel L. Health Care Women Int. 2011; 32(9): 779-794.

Affiliation

Dalla Lana School of Public Health; and Cities Centre , University of Toronto , Toronto , Ontario , Canada.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07399332.2011.569220

PMID

21834718

Abstract

In this article we explore Sri Lankan Tamil immigrant women's views on factors contributing to intimate partner violence (IPV). We conducted eight focus groups with young, midlife, and senior women and women who experienced IPV. Three main themes emerged: post-migration sources of stress and conflict, patriarchal social norms that dictated gendered behavior, and individual male attributes and behaviors. Study participants recognized gender inequality and financial dependence as contributing factors and the role of women in promoting marital harmony. Findings suggest that pre- and post-migration factors need to be considered in the prevention of IPV in newcomer communities.

Language: en