Women's agency in resisting violence and control within intimate relationships manifests in diverse forms, shaped by various social divisions and the socio-cultural contexts in which gender relations evolve. This research explores first-generation young Iranian immigrant women's responses to violence and control within their dating relationships in Canada. Employing an intersectional analysis, it delves into the multifaceted agency demonstrated by these women when confronting dating violence (DV). By contextualizing their agency within Collins's matrix of oppression, the study unveils how systems of oppression interlock to shape their agency. The findings underscored the substantial agency displayed by young women in asserting their self-determination and self-definition. This was evident in their ability to recognize the aggressor's controlling behaviors within their relationships and their outspoken critique of the deeply entrenched patriarchal and gendered norms prevailing in the dominant discourse within the Iranian community. The results underscore the pressing need for culturally sensitive interventions and education programs that move beyond mere DV awareness.

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应对约会暴力：年轻伊朗移民女性能动性的交叉分析

妇女在亲密关系中抵制暴力和控制的能动性以多种形式表现出来，受到各种社会划分和性别关系演变的社会文化背景的影响。这项研究探讨了加拿大第一代年轻伊朗移民女性对约会关系中的暴力和控制的反应。它采用交叉分析，深入研究这些女性在面对约会暴力 (DV) 时所表现出的多方面能力。通过将他们的能动性置于柯林斯的压迫矩阵中，该研究揭示了压迫系统如何相互关联来塑造他们的能动性。调查结果强调了年轻女性在主张自决和自我定义方面所表现出的强大力量。这体现在他们能够认识到侵略者在人际关系中的控制行为，以及他们对伊朗社区主流话语中根深蒂固的父权制和性别规范的直言不讳的批评。结果强调了对文化敏感的干预措施和教育计划的迫切需要，而不仅仅是对家庭暴力的认识。