As Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Ecology at the University of California, Davis, Dr. Clare Cannon is excited to continue her research into social inequality and health disparities, with an emphasis on feminist theories and methods. Her research areas include intimate partner violence, sex and gender minorities, gender and society, socio-environmental inequality, and climate change and natural hazards. Dr. Cannon has two main research lines: 1) investigating environmental inequality and health
Batterer intervention programs (BIPs) are the predominant form of treatment for perpetrators of i... more Batterer intervention programs (BIPs) are the predominant form of treatment for perpetrators of intimate partner violence (IPV) in the U.S. because these programs tend to be the go-to treatment option mandated by U.S. courts. Recent scholarship has begun to take seriously that LGBTQ folks use violence to mediate their intimate relationships in comparable or increased rates as opposite-sex relationships. As LGBTQ people are increasingly accepted into society as equal rightsholders, and as such are increasingly arrested at similar rates to perpetrators in opposite-sex relationships, we can expect that LGBTQ people will also similarly be mandated to BIPs for treatment of IPV perpetration. But are BIPs prepared to treat LGBTQ perpetrators of IPV? This chapter will assess current treatment programs for LGBTQ perpetrators of IPV, identify necessary modifications to treatment programs for LGBTQ populations, and discuss important avenues for future research.
Feminist theory is a collection of feminist approaches that have provided important insights to u... more Feminist theory is a collection of feminist approaches that have provided important insights to understanding how power and violence operate in intimate partner relationships. Often credited with ending a husband’s right to abuse, second wave feminist theory upheld that women—specifically in (heterosexual) marriages—have the right not to be assaulted regardless of whether the perpetrator is their legal spouse. Recent advances in feminist theory—such as intersectionality, black feminist thought, poststructuralist feminist and queer theories—have sought to center the experiences of women of color and LGBT people. In doing so, they have shed light on the innerworkings of particular systems of oppression (namely racism, homophobia, and transphobia), increasing our knowledge of how power and violence are shaped, and how they shape intimate relationships. This chapter will trace a history of feminist theories from the second wave through black feminist thought to intersectionality and poststructuralist feminist theories to queer theory to illustrate their contributions to knowledge of IPV. Specifically, the chapter will explore how different feminist theories’ conceptions of power and identity enhance our understanding of intimate partner violence.
For more than 30 years, the field of agricultural education has grappled with complex questions o... more For more than 30 years, the field of agricultural education has grappled with complex questions of how to recruit, support, retain, and teach diverse youth. Yet the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community is rarely included in published agricultural education research. This philosophical paper addresses the immediate need for understanding more about LGBTQ youth in agricultural education, while identifying opportunities and specific strategies to shift the culture of agricultural education research towards inclusion. Queer theory is leveraged to reveal a nascent body of literature related to sexuality in 4-H and school-based agricultural education. LGBTQ youth in agricultural education face significant challenges: educators ill prepared to meet their needs, a lack of policies to inform decision making, active homophobia from teachers and peers, among others. Agricultural education researchers face methodological and disciplinary barriers to conducting LGBTQ ...
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global social problem that results in economic, social, and ... more Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global social problem that results in economic, social, and health costs for individuals and their communities. Moreover, due to the stress, anxiety, and home isolation brought on by COVID-19, recent reports suggest an alarming increase in the number of reported IPV victims and, thus perpetrators the world over. In particular, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) identified people are as or more likely than heterosexuals to experience and perpetrate IPV, while they are less likely to receive media attention, social support, or legal protections. Batterer intervention programs, informed by public policy and laws, are the predominant mechanism of interventions for perpetrators of IPV in the United States. As a vulnerable population with increased health and economic disparities, how do disasters impact treatment of IPV perpetration by LGBTQ people? To answer this question, the current article reviews the literature on batterer intervention programs and IPV in sex and gender minority relationships to better understand how to deliver research-supported treatment during disasters. Next, to reduce such disparities, we provide research-supported recommendations for treating LGBTQ perpetrators of IPV and shed light on meaningful interventions in the COVID-19 context. Implications and recommendations for public policy are further discussed.
Batterer intervention programs (BIPs) are the predominant form of treatment for perpetrators of i... more Batterer intervention programs (BIPs) are the predominant form of treatment for perpetrators of intimate partner violence (IPV) in the U.S. because these programs tend to be the go-to treatment option mandated by U.S. courts. Recent scholarship has begun to take seriously that LGBTQ folks use violence to mediate their intimate relationships in comparable or increased rates as opposite-sex relationships. As LGBTQ people are increasingly accepted into society as equal rightsholders, and as such are increasingly arrested at similar rates to perpetrators in opposite-sex relationships, we can expect that LGBTQ people will also similarly be mandated to BIPs for treatment of IPV perpetration. But are BIPs prepared to treat LGBTQ perpetrators of IPV? This chapter will assess current treatment programs for LGBTQ perpetrators of IPV, identify necessary modifications to treatment programs for LGBTQ populations, and discuss important avenues for future research.
Feminist theory is a collection of feminist approaches that have provided important insights to u... more Feminist theory is a collection of feminist approaches that have provided important insights to understanding how power and violence operate in intimate partner relationships. Often credited with ending a husband’s right to abuse, second wave feminist theory upheld that women—specifically in (heterosexual) marriages—have the right not to be assaulted regardless of whether the perpetrator is their legal spouse. Recent advances in feminist theory—such as intersectionality, black feminist thought, poststructuralist feminist and queer theories—have sought to center the experiences of women of color and LGBT people. In doing so, they have shed light on the innerworkings of particular systems of oppression (namely racism, homophobia, and transphobia), increasing our knowledge of how power and violence are shaped, and how they shape intimate relationships. This chapter will trace a history of feminist theories from the second wave through black feminist thought to intersectionality and poststructuralist feminist theories to queer theory to illustrate their contributions to knowledge of IPV. Specifically, the chapter will explore how different feminist theories’ conceptions of power and identity enhance our understanding of intimate partner violence.
For more than 30 years, the field of agricultural education has grappled with complex questions o... more For more than 30 years, the field of agricultural education has grappled with complex questions of how to recruit, support, retain, and teach diverse youth. Yet the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community is rarely included in published agricultural education research. This philosophical paper addresses the immediate need for understanding more about LGBTQ youth in agricultural education, while identifying opportunities and specific strategies to shift the culture of agricultural education research towards inclusion. Queer theory is leveraged to reveal a nascent body of literature related to sexuality in 4-H and school-based agricultural education. LGBTQ youth in agricultural education face significant challenges: educators ill prepared to meet their needs, a lack of policies to inform decision making, active homophobia from teachers and peers, among others. Agricultural education researchers face methodological and disciplinary barriers to conducting LGBTQ ...
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global social problem that results in economic, social, and ... more Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global social problem that results in economic, social, and health costs for individuals and their communities. Moreover, due to the stress, anxiety, and home isolation brought on by COVID-19, recent reports suggest an alarming increase in the number of reported IPV victims and, thus perpetrators the world over. In particular, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) identified people are as or more likely than heterosexuals to experience and perpetrate IPV, while they are less likely to receive media attention, social support, or legal protections. Batterer intervention programs, informed by public policy and laws, are the predominant mechanism of interventions for perpetrators of IPV in the United States. As a vulnerable population with increased health and economic disparities, how do disasters impact treatment of IPV perpetration by LGBTQ people? To answer this question, the current article reviews the literature on batterer intervention programs and IPV in sex and gender minority relationships to better understand how to deliver research-supported treatment during disasters. Next, to reduce such disparities, we provide research-supported recommendations for treating LGBTQ perpetrators of IPV and shed light on meaningful interventions in the COVID-19 context. Implications and recommendations for public policy are further discussed.
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