@article{ref1,
title="LGBTQIA+ victimization: a theoretical discourse",
journal="Sexuality, gender and policy",
year="2023",
author="Sibanyoni, Ephraim Kevin and Mkhize, Simangele and Amali, Sadiq Ewaoda",
volume="6",
number="4",
pages="253-262",
abstract="This paper draws on social construction and broken window theories as theoretical frameworks to explain how LGBTQIA+ are victimized due to discrimination and nonacceptance in their communities. Homosexual groups face a high risk of violence, discrimination, and prejudice because of their sexual orientation. They are stigmatized for their perceived sexual and/or gender &quot;deviance&quot; and rejected by the &quot;straight&quot; members of society, leading to discrimination and violation. This discrimination often leads to homophobia, which can result in violent attacks such as &quot;corrective rape,&quot; common assault, assault causing grievous bodily harm (GBH), and other crimes. Many people view homosexuality as a sickness, a sin, and even antihuman. The victimization of LGBTQIA+ is motivated by hate and intolerance toward their sexuality, leading to trauma, depression, isolation, and fear. This victimization has a significant impact on their lives, and many still live in fear, feeling unprotected. Consequently, many remain &quot;in the closet&quot; due to fear of victimization.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2639-5355",
doi="10.1002/sgp2.12080",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/sgp2.12080"
}