An intersectional analysis of stranger, acquaintance, and domestic violence victimisation in England and Wales using MAIHDA

• In Event: Domestic violence

Abstract

This study investigates intersectional disparities in experiencing three types of violence victimisation: stranger, acquaintance, and domestic, using five years of data from the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW, N=165,661) and logistic intersectional Multilevel Analysis of Individual Heterogeneity and Discriminatory Accuracy (MAIHDA). Results show that young disabled men are more likely to experience stranger and acquaintance violence, while young disabled women are more prone to experiencing domestic violence. These results highlight the need for targeted interventions and policies to address the specific risks to and/or vulnerabilities of nuanced population groups. The study stresses the importance of incorporating intersectionality in understanding and addressing the systemic and structural marginalisation that contributes to the increased risk of violence faced by young disabled individuals.

Authors

• Ferhat Tura, Bournemouth University

• Jane Healy, Bournemouth University

• Clare Evans, University of Oregon

• George Leckie, University of Bristol