Gender – Based Violence in Y Series

Abstract

        This research aims to study gender - based violence in Y series and the impact of the presentation of this violence. Using the textual analysis of Y series and the in-depth interviews with gender justice activists and audiences working under the social justice network for LGBTQ+ rights, who are in LGBTQ+ community. The findings revealed that the following forms of gender - based violence portrayed in Y series: 1) physical violence, 2) verbal expressions of contempt, 3) non-consensual sexual acts, 4) treating partners as possessions, and 5) reinforcing gender roles. These acts of violence are often presented as a way of reducing violence and neglect to convey the consequences. Consequently, the presentation of such content results in: 1) decreasing the significance of gender - based violence issues, 2) creating stereotypes about LGBTQ+, 3) putting the pressure on members of LGBTQ+ community, and 4) the LGBTQ+ rights are neglected.