Intimate Partner Violence

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global phenomenon with men being the main perpetrators. The pattern is the same in Trinidad and Tobago. The initiatives to counter IPV tend to be reactive, and most research studies have focused on women and children. In contrast, men’s perspectives on the causes of IPV and what they may see as ways of countering the scourge have rarely been studied. To help fill this gap, this study conducted an in-depth qualitative inquiry with a sample of twelve Trinidadian men. Key findings reveal a male identity crisis due to changing social roles, men’s frustration at being excluded from prevention efforts, and male bewilderment on how to adapt to evolving gender realities.