Victimization of LGBTIQ+ people and a sense of security when reporting violence in Slovenia
LGBTIQ+ people in Slovenia are often exposed to various forms of violence and
discrimination, a phenomenon that goes beyond individual incidents and reflects deeper social
structures of exclusion. The master's thesis analyses the experiences of this type of
victimisation, including physical, verbal, psychological, online, sexual and economic violence.
The research is based on a qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews that provide
insight into the subjective experiences of individuals. The feeling of (in)security and
willingness to report violence is influenced by many factors, such as social acceptance, political
climate, disclosure of identity and trust in institutions. Many forms of violence remain
unreported due to lack of information, minimization of experience and fear of further
victimization. All levels of victimization are present: primary, secondary, tertiary and indirect
(through the experiences of other members of the community). Participants exhibit the highest
sense of security in LGBTIQ+-friendly environments, while conservative and religiously
marked environments and the web prove to be the most threatening. As a result, many
LGBTIQ+ people develop strategies of self-censorship and concealment of identity.
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