Domestic violence of representatives of the LGBT and queer communities

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of the problem of domestic violence in the lives of persons with a special sexual identity. The article is based on the study of expert and analytical reports, international monitoring and positions of foreign scientists of various socio-humanitarian and legal schools.
 It is indicated that violence against LGBT people can be considered as a hidden disharmony in societal relations, where the discovery of sexual orientation or gender identity causes a negative resonance, the problem encapsulates a deeper feeling of non­recognition and attacks the basic principles of humanism and equality. Violence directed against LGBT individuals can serve as an indicator of systemic inequality and a crisis of values in society, LGBT violence is a form of assassination of the very essence of dignity and freedom inherent in every person. It becomes a sign of internal dissonance, where the conflict between the individual and society merges into a painful existential drama.
 It is motivated that adult children are less likely to be subjected to domestic violence than LGBT representatives, which is special in the context of socio-cultural, religious and stereotypical ideas that exist in some societies. Parents and relatives often pressure their children about their sexual or gender identity, which can lead to a variety of negative consequences, including emotional and physical abuse. The fear of discovering one's sexual orientation or gender identity becomes a source of conflicts in the family. Parents can react to this with pressure, contempt or refusal to accept, as stereotypes and prejudices can also provoke the formation of a negative attitude of parents from others and the community.
 The peculiarities of the manifestation of domestic violence among representatives of the LGBT and queer communities are determined, in particular, the phenomenon is more widespread compared to people who have a classic sexual identity; issues of domestic violence from parents and family due to sexual identity, often involving coercion into marriage, procreation and confidential therapy; exposed to additional forms of violence (threat of publicizing identity features, homophobia, unprotected relationships).