"Women must endure according to their karma": Cambodian immigrant women talk about domestic violence.
Asian populations living in the United States share similar cultural values that influence their experiences with domestic violence. However, it is critical to recognize how differential cultural beliefs in the context of immigration and adjustment to life in the United States affect attitudes, interpretations, and response to domestic violence. This article discusses findings from community-based participatory action research that explores how Cambodian immigrant women talk about domestic violence, what forms of abuse contribute to domestic violence, and what strategies they use to cope with and respond to abuse in their lives. The richness of this research lies in the stories that immigrant women tell about their struggle and their strength in addressing domestic violence.
Bhuyan
Rupaleem
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University of Washington, USA.
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Molly
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Senturia
Kirsten
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Sullivan
Marianne
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Shiu-Thornton
Sharyne
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