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Management strategies of damaged fatherhood in males who have been victims of intimate partner violence

Abstract:

In recent years Spain has seen a shift in attitude regarding the dynamics of the fatherhood within the context of a new model of masculinity. This attitude is particularly significant from the viewpoint of studying gender in the group of heterosexual men who claim to be affected by violence from their partner. From in-depth interviews that convey their experiences, this study explores how fatherhood has gained relevance while legitimizing element of their situation of victimization. The article analyses how these men managed the invisibility of the phenomenon and the limited capacity they have to express their position in an environment that rejects their victimization.