Disdainful hookups: A powerful social determinant of health

Abstract

The health consequences of gender violence, a global health and social problem, are increasingly studied. Among its roots, research has identif ied a coercive dominant discourse imposing the idea that masculinities and relationships marked by abuse and domination are more attractive than egalitarian ones. To prevent the health consequences of gender violence, it is necessary to understand the factors that lead many adolescents to fall into it. This study aims to identify the specific mechanisms by which the coercive dominant discourse manifests in the peer group and its consequences for adolescents (...)