After reading some of the facts about domestic violence in the Penguin Atlas of Women of the World text, it made me wonder why? I know that 'why' is a very powerful question, and the answer isn't always easy to find because there could be an endless amount of possible answers, but I couldn't help pondering the question.
From what we've learned so far, the statistics could be influenced by the gender expectations of the specific culture and area one is in. Like we observed in the movie "Tough Guise", males have to portray a tough exterior to fit into what is expected of them in some cultures. It seems like it makes it okay to be agressive and in control because that is what is expected. Some guys feel like they have to be in control and dominant over another person, most often over women. I wish I knew the thought process of the mind of an abuser to get an understanding of why, and possibly think of ways to combat it.
Another part of me also questions the other aspect of domestic violence. Sometimes we only think of it as women being abused and males abusing them. What happens when it is the opposite, with a woman abusing her husband or male spouse? Or also, if a man abuses his male partner or a woman abusing her female partner. What are the numbers behind those occurences, and what help would they be able to get? When men are abused, it's hard for them to admit to it because of having to portray a tough exterior. Tough men aren't supposed to be abused by a woman. Who helps them?
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