Domestic Violence Against Male Same-Sex Partners in the Eu with Special Reference to Refugee and Migrant Gay Men in Germany - Paperback

by Yeshwant Naik (Author)

An Introduction to Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence in Germany.- A Legal Historical Overview of Domestic Violence.- International Law and Domestic Violence.- Judicial Activism and LGBT Rights.- Judicial Responses to Domestic Violence in the EU Member States.- Domestic Violence among German, Refugee, and Migrant Gay Men in Germany.- Epilogue: Domestic Violence and Happiness.

Back Jacket

This book deepens readers' knowledge and understanding of the nature of domestic violence and sexual abuse involving male same-sex partners, and of dating violence against gay men and related issues in the European Union (EU). Drawing on non-probability samples, it addresses the propensities of refugees and migrant gay men in Germany and the prevalence of sexual abuse directed toward these men by illustrating their experiences as victims. In closing, the book explores the challenges of identifying sexual abuse victimization within the gay community, as well as the implications for practice, policy, and future research.

Author Biography

Yeshwant Naik is research associate at University of Münster. His research focuses on Migration and Refugee Law, Public International Law, Human Rights, Constitutional Law, Philosophy of law, Gender and Sexuality, Social Anthropology, Empirical Research Methods.