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Från ordlöshet till frihet

Sarhan, Mariam LU and Lafta, Adyin LU (2024) SOPB63 20241
School of Social Work
Abstract
This qualitative study investigates how language barriers affect foreign-born women's ability to seek and receive support and protection from violence in domestic relationships in Sweden. Utilizing interviews with six foreign-born women who have navigated these challenges, the research aims to understand the communicative and structural obstacles these women encounter. The findings reveal that language barriers significantly hinder these women's ability to effectively communicate about the violence they experience and to access necessary resources and support. This study underscores the importance of culturally and linguistically sensitive practices within support services to enhance accessibility and effectiveness. By highlighting the... (More)
This qualitative study investigates how language barriers affect foreign-born women's ability to seek and receive support and protection from violence in domestic relationships in Sweden. Utilizing interviews with six foreign-born women who have navigated these challenges, the research aims to understand the communicative and structural obstacles these women encounter. The findings reveal that language barriers significantly hinder these women's ability to effectively communicate about the violence they experience and to access necessary resources and support. This study underscores the importance of culturally and linguistically sensitive practices within support services to enhance accessibility and effectiveness. By highlighting the critical role of language proficiency in the support process, this research contributes to the broader discourse on improving interventions for victims of domestic violence, advocating for more inclusive and supportive measures that consider the diverse linguistic needs of affected women. (Less)
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author
Sarhan, Mariam LU and Lafta, Adyin LU
supervisor
organization
course
SOPB63 20241
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
language barriers, domestic violence, support services, foreign-born women, communicative obstacles
language
Swedish
id
9161731
date added to LUP
2024-06-11 17:33:17
date last changed
2024-06-11 17:33:17
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  abstract     = {{This qualitative study investigates how language barriers affect foreign-born women's ability to seek and receive support and protection from violence in domestic relationships in Sweden. Utilizing interviews with six foreign-born women who have navigated these challenges, the research aims to understand the communicative and structural obstacles these women encounter. The findings reveal that language barriers significantly hinder these women's ability to effectively communicate about the violence they experience and to access necessary resources and support. This study underscores the importance of culturally and linguistically sensitive practices within support services to enhance accessibility and effectiveness. By highlighting the critical role of language proficiency in the support process, this research contributes to the broader discourse on improving interventions for victims of domestic violence, advocating for more inclusive and supportive measures that consider the diverse linguistic needs of affected women.}},
  author       = {{Sarhan, Mariam and Lafta, Adyin}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Från ordlöshet till frihet}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}