is there a double standard?
Physical spousal abuse in the 21st century,
by John Doe 11 Replies latest jw friends
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leavingwt
I've seen a case in which a husband calls the cops to report being physically abused by his wife. The cop advised the guy to flee the scene. Further, he cautioned the husband NOT to hit her back, or they would come pick him up and place him in custody.
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John Doe
Do women sometimes get a free pass because of hormonal differences?
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Lady Lee
To a great degree there is a double standard.
There are still no safe houses for men and children that I know of.
Female abusers are not arrested.
It is assumed the male victim should leave the home. When it is a female victim the male abuser gets hauled off to jail and he can't go home.
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iknowall558
I think that abuse of the female spouse is greater in number because women are more ready to report it : Men on the other hand are afraid to be seen as weak when they should be the strong, protective one in the family. More often than not, they will not hit their wives back and keep what goes on behind closed doors a secret because of the humiliation involved. It sad but true !
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mrsjones5
I think things are changing in regard to women abusers. Some states are becoming less tolerant of domestic abuse commited by women.
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John Doe
I was just contemplating what a hell this must be for men in this situation. First, men are taught beginning when they can speak that they are not to hit girls. Second, men are supposed to be stronger than women, (although many are not). Third, men are taught to be quiet in the face of pain.
All of these things combined surely must take a toll on the male abuse victim. First, he questions his own manhood because of the abuse, and second, even if he has the fortitude to seek help, people are not apt to take him seriously.
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StAnn
John Doe, do you need me to come kick your wife's behind for you????? I'm a tough old broad.
StAnn
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John Doe
John Doe, do you need me to come kick your wife's behind for you????? I'm a tough old broad.
StAnn
lol I'm not married StAnn. When I do though, you're welcome to kick my wife's ass all you want.
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mkr32208
My neighbors wife (both are witnesses) was arrested 3 times for spousal abuse before they divorced.