Cameron's Case Summary

Everhart and Hunnicutt used multiple narratives from respondents within their work. One respondent whose name is Chris described their abuse relationship, for in their description Chris’s partner practiced a form of polyandry, in which she had multiple partners. Chris described how their partner made them feel uncomfortable, and sexual assault was present within the relationship. Additionally, the sexual assault that Chris experienced was at the hands of their partner and another perpetrator. When Chris confronted their partner about their concerns regarding the sexual abuse, Chris’s partner associated their concerns with “whining”. Thus, Chris did not seek any institutions of help for Chris believed the help would not prevail the cultural assumption that perpetrators are males and victims are females. Moreover, there is a resounding false assumption that sexual assault only occurs in heterosexual relationships, which further deters members of the LGBTIQ community from seeking help. …show more content…
Cameron describes the abuse as emotionally taxing as well as becoming eventually physical. In Cameron’s case, the abuse was physical and the violence became worse to the point that rape ensued. In Cameron’s situation dominance and control are apparent, for Cameron’s partner wanted to exert the power that she had over Cameron and Cameron’s body. Cameron’s attacker was not the phantom hiding in the bushes or a masculine figure, for it was someone they knew and a feminine counterpart. As Everhart and Hunnicutt asserts, this case distorts the perceived heteronormative ideas regarding abuse and gender dynamics within intimate partner