Attitudes towards Sexual Diversity, Perceptions of Specific Problems and Internalization of Myths and Stereotypes about Same-Sex Violence in Social Workers of Social Services

The group of people who diverge from the heteronormative pattern is affected by certain own problems such as violence in same-sex and sexual orientation discrimination. Such events can be hosted and internalize social workers in encouraging secondary victimization.

The overall objective of this research is to identify the perception held by professionals on those aspects and analyze the correlation between these variables. To do an investigation emprírico-descriptive instrumental type occurs through a sample survey with a sample of 35 social workers of Social Services of the Province of Ourense. The results show low levels of homophobia and lesbophobia, an important draft of myths and stereotypes and perception on violence in couples of the same sex wrong. Just as a strong relationship between the two variables. That is why the need for effective measures to raise awareness among professionals about it and avoid victimization is concluded.