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Domestic Violence in the African American Community

An Analysis of Social and Structural Factors

University of Maryland-College Park

William Oliver

Indiana University

Lucia Magarian

University of Maryland-College Park

This article discusses intimate partner violence (IPV) as a major public health issue for women, in particular, African American women. The intersection of IPV and institutional racism doubly victimizes African American women as they try to break out of the cycle of violence. The research shows that IPV in the African American community is more common and violent than in the Caucasian community due to structural, cultural community, and situational contexts, overshadowed by institutional racism, that effect the romantic relationships of African American men and women. Research shows that the anger, hatred, and frustrations of African American men, caused by institutional racism, are being displaced onto their wives and lovers. Suggestions for intervention are presented.

Key Words: partner violence • racism • social structure • African American women • Black male violence

Violence Against Women, Vol. 9, No. 5, 533-557 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/1077801202250450


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