Domestic violence is often perceived to occur only in heterosexual relationships. However, domestic violence is also prevalent in same-sex relationships. The majority of the research indicates that counselors perceive same-sex domestic violence differently than heterosexual domestic violence. This literature review synthesizes the research…

Focuses on the historical origin of the African American male-female relationship dilemma and contemporary forces that impact intimacy and marriage opportunities for African American women. Examines loss, communication, and stereotypes as counseling issues. Implications for counseling and research are discussed. (Author/CH)