Submitting to the Lesbian Bully Intern: Book Nine

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But the gender of the perpetrator and target is not so relevant if the behavior is weaponised and the impact is deliberately destructive. The issue of domestic violence among lesbian couples may be underreported due to the gender roles that women are expected to play in society; violence perpetrated by women may be ignored due to beliefs that the male social construction itself is a primary source of violence. [10] The social construction of women is characterized as passive, dependent, nurturing, and highly emotional, and the social construction of men is characterized as competitive, aggressive, strong, and even prone to violence. Due to forms of discrimination, homophobia, and heterosexism, and the belief that heterosexuality is normative within society, domestic violence has been characterized as being between the male perpetrator and the female victim. [4] This contributes to the invisibility of all domestic violence perpetrated by women. Further, the fear of reinforcing negative stereotypes could lead some community members, activists, and victims to deny the extent of violence among lesbians. [11] Social service agencies are often unwilling to assist victims of domestic violence perpetrated by women. [11] Victims of domestic violence in lesbian relationships are less likely to have the case prosecuted within existing legal systems. [5] Drawing on her decades of research, Allison calls school bullying “notoriously brutal in Japan,” and notes that while a minority of students seek their parents’ help in cases of bullying, some “young Japanese who are bullied at school and withdraw into self-destructive behavior find exit strategies with the imaginative help of their parents.” Allison documents one case in which parents, having allowed their daughter to stay home from school to avoid bullying, ask a teacher who is concerned about the child’s absences whether the school can provide protection for her return, and are told it is not possible. [18] Other scholars observe that, historically, “Cases of ijime were viewed as a sign of failed homeroom management. As a result, many homeroom teachers are reluctant to ask for help from other teachers, administrators, or counseling professionals.” [19]

Every patient I have ever seen in my clinic has experienced bullying at some point at school,” said Dr. Jun Koh, a psychiatrist in Osaka who has counseled nearly 2,000 gender nonconforming children. Some have stones thrown at them, he explained, however, “When bullying starts, before things escalate to physical violence, most kids stop going to school because they are already experiencing so much anxiety and fear in the face of the verbal abuse alone.” [25] In a volume compiled by the Japanese Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, one scholar states: “Bullying has become increasingly universal, organized, persistent, vile, and disguised.” [26] Russell, Stephen T. et al (2018) Chosen name use is linked to reduced depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation, and suicidal behaviour among transgender youth. Journal of Adolescent Health, 63(4): 503-505.Evidence suggests that LGBTQ+ children and young people might be at increased risk of some forms of harm. Child sexual exploitation But if we do not tolerate such behaviors from boys towards girls, we should not be ignoring it if girls use the same sexual put downs. having complicated or negative feelings about their gender identity or sexuality (McDermott, Hughes and Rawlings, 2018) Barnardo’s and Fox, C. (2016) ‘It’s not on the radar’: the hidden diversity of children and young people at risk of sexual exploitation in England (PDF). Essex: Barnardo’s. Your organisation should have an online safety policy that takes into account the additional risks LGBTQ+ children and young people might face online. Staff and volunteers should be able to recognise and respond to any child protection concerns about LGBTQ+ children and young people online.

The analyses showed girls made crude statements about people's sexual status, sexuality and about other girls' bodies as part of their bullying. A senior researcher with MEXT’s National Institute for Education Policy Research expressed similar views, telling Human Rights Watch: LGBT Health & Wellbeing, Scottish Trans, Equality Network, LGBT Youth Scotland and Stonewall Scotland (2018) LGBTI populations and mental health inequality (PDF). [Edinburgh]: LGBT Health & Wellbeing. Andrew Karmen (2010). Crime Victims: An Introduction to Victimology. Cengage Learning. p.255. ISBN 978-0495599296 . Retrieved August 19, 2014.unwelcome looks and comments about someone's appearance or looks, either face-to-face or to someone else

Estyn (2020) Celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion: good practice in supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) learners in schools and colleges (PDF). [Cardiff]: Estyn. For example, a child may be growing up in a culture which does not accept their sexuality or gender identity. It can be difficult for children to cope with this and it can have a negative impact on their welfare. “I’m upset because I came out to my family as transgender and they’re refusing to support me. My family are from Pakistan and don’t want me to dress in girl’s clothes because they say it will bring shame to the family. I’ve been self-harming and recently the pressure from my family has been so much that I’m feeling suicidal again, I don’t know what to do”

Sexual bullying is serious

of LGBT young people suffer from bullying at school. 58% of them never report it and half of them skip school as a result. The adults around a child can sometimes assume that it’s normal for LGBTQ+ young people to have sex at a younger age as part of exploring their identity. This means the adults might not consider being involved in underage sexual activity as a possible sign of abuse, and do not take appropriate action to protect the child. Similarly, professionals might not always consider the possibility that an adult woman is sexually exploiting a girl (Barnardo’s and Fox, 2016). Online abuse Adults in your organisation should know how to recognise and respond to concerns about children and young people’s mental health. feeling isolated or ‘different’ from their family and friends (The Children’s Society, Victim Support and National Police Chiefs Council, 2018; LGBT Health & Wellbeing et al, 2018) People’s perceptions of, or ideas about, LGBTQ+ young people’s identity can make children more vulnerable to negative experiences or interactions. These might include:

In this report, pseudonyms are used for all interviewees except for a small number of adults who strongly preferred that their real names be used. I. Young and Queer in JapanFor example, you should consider how you can support transgender and non-binary children and young people to wear the clothes (e.g uniform or sports kit) and use the toilets and changing rooms that they feel comfortable with. Your policies should reflect that decisions need to be made on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all children’s safety. You should discuss options with the young person and their parents or carers (as long as this does not put the young person at risk of harm) (Scottish Government, 2021). In some cases, the lesbian community can dismiss cases of domestic violence in lesbian relationships or shame victims of domestic violence. [22] This contributes to low self-esteem, feelings of powerlessness, denial of group membership, and difficulty being in committed and trusting relationships. These negative feelings are then acted out in the form of lesbian battering. Also women fear that they might suffer from isolation, risk of losing their job, housing or family as consequences to homophobia and internalized homophobia. [1] A woman who abuses her female partner can use homophobic control as a method of psychological abuse, which further isolates the victim. [4] For example, an abuser may out her partner without permission by revealing her sexual orientation to others, including relatives, employers, and landlords, and in child custody cases. This form of abuse could result in a variety of negative consequences for the victim, such as being shunned by family members and the loss of children, a job, and housing. In fearing isolation due to homophobia, lesbians also experience the phenomenon of living in the "second closet", or that they must keep both their sexualities and experiences with domestic violence hidden from others due to fear of negative repercussions. [22] These homophobic roots also integrate themselves into how lesbians raise their children. [23] Past experiences with domestic violence and abuse [ edit ]