Day 11: Domestic Violence & Racism
DAY 11 Of YWCA Spokane’s 14-Day Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge
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DAY 11: Domestic Violence & Racism
Domestic violence is a major public health issue for women, in particular, women of color. The intersection of domestic violence and institutional racism compounds the victimization of African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, immigrant, and other women of color as they try to break out of cycles of violence.
Facts About Domestic Violence & African American Women
According to the Institute on Domestic Violence in The African American Community, black women are three times more likely to die as a result of intimate partner violence than white women. Pregnant black women are eleven times more likely to die due to domestic violence than pregnant white women. Acknowledging this reality in no way negates the existence of domestic violence against white women. It does, however, help us to see a more full picture of the compounded experience for black women in our country.
As shared by Meggie Royer, Women’s Advocates’ Education & Outreach Coordinator, “Yes, we must advocate for all survivors and victims of domestic violence. But we cannot take race out of the equation, because taking race out of the equation is killing black women. We can and should advocate for all survivors and victims, we need to, but when we respond with immediate contempt to the racial injustices that are pointed out to us, we are only advocating for some survivors and victims.”
Compounded Issues of Racism & Domestic Violence In Spokane
This issue is prevalent in our own community. Brit, YWCA Spokane Domestic Violence Advocate, shares in the below video how racism can magnify the situation for survivors here in Spokane.
Violence Against Indigenous Women
Violence against American Indian/Alaskan Native women is exceedingly high. “American Indian women living on Indian reservations experience unique challenges that intensify the epidemic of violence against them,” as stated by Futures Without Violence. “Accurate statistical data quantifying incidences of violence against women on reservations, or ‘Indian country’, is in small quantity. Comprehensive data on violence against women under tribal jurisdiction does not exist since no federal or Indian agency nor organization systematically collects this information.”
According to the Coalition To Stop Violence Against Native Women, 4 out of 5 Native women are affected by violence today. There is currently a crisis regarding adequate data collection regarding missing and murdered indigenous women and girls (MMIWG). For example, 5,712 cases of MMIWG were reported in 2016 yet only 116 were logged in the Department of Justice database. To learn more view a report by the Urban Indian Health Institute.
Domestic Violence and Immigrant Survivors
Immigrant survivors of domestic violence, especially those who are also people of color, face unique challenges due to issues such as racism and xenophobia which can impact their available options for support. A common experience among survivors who are immigrants is a fear of contacting authority or accessing legal resources due to the threat of deportation for themselves or for a loved one. Abusive partners of immigrants are likely to utilize this fear to exert power and control over their partner. Threats may be made of deportation of her and/or her children, intentional withdrawal of paperwork to jeopardize legal status, not allowing their partner to learn English, and isolation from anyone that speaks their native language.
Additionally, many immigrants face language and cultural barriers on top of trying to navigate a complex immigration system. Recent rhetoric and restrictions regarding immigration have made the last few years particularly difficult for immigrant families experiencing violence in their homes. View the Immigrant Power & Control Wheel detailing forms of abuse partners use against immigrants.
Если у вас есть…
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| Читать Эта статья about black women experiencing domestic abuse and Coronavirus quarantines as life threatening. |
и | Читать this report from advocates revealing Immigrant survivors fears about reporting violence. |
и | Listen to this podcast from The Takeaway that discusses the intersections of immigration and domestic violence. |
BONUS: If you want to learn more about the experiences of immigrants in general, check out this collection of “choose your own adventure” style simulations. The characters are composites of real stories of immigrants from all over the world and various points in American history.
Daily Reflection
После того, как вы выполнили сегодняшнее задание, найдите минутку, чтобы поразмышлять над полученными вами идеями. Какие чувства вызвал у вас этот вызов? Чему вы научились? Заметили ли вы что-нибудь в себе после того, как приняли вызов? Подумайте о том, чтобы поделиться этим новым знанием с другом или группой, чтобы глубже понять информацию. Подумайте о том, чтобы отслеживать свои размышления в приведенном ниже ежедневном журнале или создайте онлайн-группу с друзьями, чтобы поощрять ежедневный обмен информацией друг с другом о темах задач.
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Автор: Рэйчел Даннен