A groundbreaking research study conducted by FELGTBI+ and the Complutense University of Madrid has exposed a harsh reality: LTBI+ women face a significantly higher risk of physical, psychological, and sexual abuse within their own homes and romantic relationships.
The intersection of multiple oppressions
The technical report delves into the structural causes of this issue, pointing directly to “the intersection of machismo, sexism, and LGTBI-phobia.” This toxic combination of prejudices multiplies the vulnerability of the victims, exposing them to dynamics of control and abuse that are exceptionally difficult to detect and combat.
A devastating impact on mental health
Experts involved in the analysis agree that violence perpetrated within the closest environment shatters the victims’ minimal networks of protection. “It is devastating; it deprives victims of a safe home,” association representatives denounce, emphasizing that this isolation drastically worsens long-term emotional and psychological consequences.
- Lack of institutional frameworks tailored to this dual discrimination.
- Fear of revictimization when reporting abuse within hostile family settings.
- Urgent need for specific psychological and legal support protocols.