Title: Domestic Violence Against Men in America Post by: BlackmanX on August 29, 2004, 04:02:40 PM I am an activist and i have noticed something that scared the gotcha2 out of me. Cops think domestic violence is a gender issue and not a human issue.
My younger brother was in a relationship with a violent woman who hurt him and later had him arrested for something that he didn't do. I am astonished that something like this could happen. That was before I learned certain things. A lot of women will hurt their men. Men are programmed to restrain themselves when attacked by a female. Violent women will attack anyone and thanks to today's laws, suffer no consequences for it at all. I find this unfair. As a man, I think laws should be fair and that both men and women deserve equal treatment before the law. Cops assume that only the male can be the aggressor. They dont know that some violent women will abuse their men and sometimes their children. Not all women are victims. That's a nasty stereotype. Some are dangerous predators. After what happened to my brother, I decided to fight for those the police simply wont help. Battered Men. We all know of Battered Women. The "innocent" victims of an abusive man. What about Battered Men ? Many men have been programmed not to hurt women. They are told that it is wrong since childhood. Little girls grow up thinking that it is okay to hit boys and that boys wont hit back. It goes on until they are adults. Abusive women who hurt their men do not fear consequences before the law. Cops think that all men are abusers and all women are their victims. That's the Feminist perspective. The truth is that abuse swings both ways. Men can abuse women. Most don't. Out of principle. Women can abuse men and they do. They have never been told that it is wrong to hit a man and the cops and prosecutors will always side against the male in a domestic violence situation. I find it pretty sad. Have you ever witnessed female on male domestic abuse ? What did you do ? I am new to this and your advice is welcome. It's a tricky double standard in our society and a lot of men are suffering because of it. That's not fair. Your thoughts are welcome. Title: Re:Domestic Violence Against Men in America Post by: Kristi Ann on August 29, 2004, 04:09:58 PM Hello BlackmanX, ;D
I can agree with most of your post here! Although Not all police treat men that they are the bad ones. It all depends on the cops attitude towards people and his or her fellow Sisters and Brothers that help pay their salary every year. I am not an expert, I do agree men can me abused and this is Very sad, I am so sorry :'( :'(.. Blessings Bro, \o/ MsGuidedAngel AKA KristiAnn Title: Re:Domestic Violence Against Men in America Post by: FaithfulFollower on August 30, 2004, 11:53:25 AM BlackmanX,
This is a rather disturbing topic, am glad you brought it to my attention. I agree fully with MisguidedAngel, law enforcement has lost much of its value that it once held within the past, however there are still some good officers out there. Yet, I am going to have to agree with you that in most situations it looks like the man is the only one to blame and that is not necessarily true. Though God may have made a man to be the protector and the woman as the nurturer over time it appears many of us have forgotten this, and tend to do as we please. Anger is something that leads to many a man as well as a woman's own downfall. We all need to consider that domestic violence is not a one sided coin. For just as the coin as two sides so does this situation. For women are being highly underestimated if not completely overlooked. For women are not always the victim here. The same could be said of rape as well as molestation and very many other situations. Once again thank you for posting on this matter. With Love In Christ, Danielle Title: Re:Domestic Violence Against Men in America Post by: BlackmanX on August 30, 2004, 03:56:23 PM You're welcome. This topic brought to you by your online, politically incorrect, social activist black Christian man. peace.
Title: Re:Domestic Violence Against Men in America Post by: ForHimWebDesigns on September 15, 2004, 10:42:50 AM This post touched my heart. I am a survivor of Domestic Abuse. 15 years of it to be exact. I have been in 2 shelters for it. The 2nd shelter I was in, both men and women were in. (and children)
I want to point out some things to watch for in both Men and women. 1. Low self esteem (more so if they had a positive one to begin with) (alot of abuse can be emotional and mental) 2. victims will alienate themselves 4. long sleeved shirts..even in the summer. Now most people think that abuse is just hitting or battering. I have been at both ends of the spectrum by 2 different men. Emotional is much much harder. Yes I have seen even women who abuse the men..they take it and take it. There are places for men and women to both reach out for help. Its hard in either way.. being now there are so many women crying wolf that it makes it harder for a legitimate case to get help. No one.. NO ONE has to suffer this. I will find the links I once had and post them here. And although my first husband never changed, My 2nd husband came to know the Lord. For 2 years now he has been a changed, wonderful Man of God!!! We have rebuilt our entire marriage. God has been so good to turn everything around for us as he has! Now I just try to educate others what to look for. For any and all men and women suffering this.. dont be scared to come out and talk. We are here for you! Share with us what you cant tell anyone. There is help out there for you. Title: Re:Domestic Violence Against Men in America Post by: BlackmanX on September 23, 2004, 06:36:43 AM You're welcome
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