Re: Should Men be able to hit Women?
Your stuck on making the idea of an equal return about physical strength when it's not. An equal return is the knowledge that legally, morally, ethically, etc they will face the same repercussions a man would face. It might come down to physical and they should be prepared for that but it doesn't mean that is the only venue. Like the comparison to auto insurance and the immediate presumption cost will be lower because women are not as aggressive or wild as drivers as men of the same age, especially when younger. Yet society in general still has the attitude that you have to go easier on women which by default means a lessor return.
Look at nearly any altercation a cop might respond to on domestic violence and see who is forced to vacate the residence. Reality wise it's almost always the man and the presumption is the man is the aggressive one. Why? Mostly due to the cultural and social notion of women being the weaker sex and an idea of protecting them I think. I think that attitude is the reason why any discussion about physical violence and action / reaction between a male and female always takes the perspective of the abused woman and argues from that point.
Defense wise I know my sisters and such were always taught the best defense is a good offense and awareness. Though psychology wise I admit it also falls into the idea that once you start running you'll never stop. Which is one of the justifications I suppose for why bullies pick on certain people and follow them, the idea they can run away from things and escape them vice standing their ground. The bully knows there is no fight just run or stand and cower which simply motivates them more to abuse their target. Doesn't matter if the bully is the school yard bully or the partner in a relationship, much of their power and presence comes from knowing the other will cower or attempt to flee.
Originally posted by iris
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Look at nearly any altercation a cop might respond to on domestic violence and see who is forced to vacate the residence. Reality wise it's almost always the man and the presumption is the man is the aggressive one. Why? Mostly due to the cultural and social notion of women being the weaker sex and an idea of protecting them I think. I think that attitude is the reason why any discussion about physical violence and action / reaction between a male and female always takes the perspective of the abused woman and argues from that point.
Defense wise I know my sisters and such were always taught the best defense is a good offense and awareness. Though psychology wise I admit it also falls into the idea that once you start running you'll never stop. Which is one of the justifications I suppose for why bullies pick on certain people and follow them, the idea they can run away from things and escape them vice standing their ground. The bully knows there is no fight just run or stand and cower which simply motivates them more to abuse their target. Doesn't matter if the bully is the school yard bully or the partner in a relationship, much of their power and presence comes from knowing the other will cower or attempt to flee.
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