Domestic Violence Against Men
Essay by Stella • October 4, 2011 • Research Paper • 669 Words (3 Pages) • 2,306 Views
Domestic Violence Against Men
There's a victim not usually considered when the discussion of domestic violence
and abuse is introduced - the men. It is always assumed that women are the victims
and men are the perpetrators. Domestic violence against men is a real issue that gets
overlooked because of the biased view associated with battered men. While the
opposition believes that the thought of domestic violence against men is absurd, I will
disprove that argument as being based on opinions and emotions rather than facts and
knowledge.
The two statements that I will disprove as fact and rather being based on opinion
are as follows:
1. Only men who are wimps allow themselves to be abused by women.
2. Women don't possess enough physical strength to abuse men.
Domestic violence against men can take many forms, including emotional, sexual
and physical abuse and threats of abuse. It can happen in heterosexual or same
sex relationships. (Mayo Clinic Staff 2)
From the previous paragraph, we now know that domestic violence against men
does not only happen in heterosexual relationships. Gay, bisexual or transgender men
may also experience domestic violence in their relationships. (Mayo Clinic Staff6) This
statement alone disproves the theory that only men who are wimps allow
themselves to be abused by women. In the 21st Century, a domestic partnership
between two men could lead to domestic violence.
The Oregon Counseling website states:
"There are many reasons why we don't know more about domestic abuse
and violence against men. First of all, the incidence of domestic violence
reported by men appears to be so low that it is hard to get reliable
estimates. In addition, it has taken years of advocacy and support to
encourage women to report domestic violence. Virtually nothing has been
done to encourage men to report abuse. The idea that men could be
victims of domestic abuse and violence is so unthinkable that many men
will not even attempt to report the situation. (Oregon Counseling 2)
So often when we thing about domestic violence or abuse, the first thing that
pops into our minds is the image
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