Roger Rofiq Alam

Project Description

The research investigates the high incidence of intimate partner violence (IPV) among Rohingya communities in Australia, examining it from the perspective of Rohingya men's understanding of IPV. Various terms, such as IPV, domestic violence, and family violence, describe the issue. The study identifies two significant research gaps: firstly, no studies have focused on Rohingya people regarding IPV in Australia, as existing research concentrates on Rohingya individuals in refugee camps or transit countries like Malaysia and Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh. Secondly, there is limited scholarship on the Rohingya people's understanding and adherence to the norms and regulations of their resettlement country, Australia.

Historically, the Rohingya have not been legally protected in Myanmar, leaving them stateless and forced displacement in every country they reside in. Consequently, they lack access to basic amenities, such as employment and healthcare, and legal protection. Despite their permanent resettlement in Australia, the research aims to understand their grasp of legal frameworks and access to services in the context of IPV. Additionally, the study considers the influence of social norms, cultural beliefs, and economic status on the prevalence of IPV within Rohingya households.

Supervisors

Dr Claire Loughnan, School of Social and Political Sciences
Associate Professor Georgina Sutherland,  Melbourne School of Population and Global Health