"Why don't we take male victims of domestic abuse seriously?" - The Independent, UK

primaloath · 2012-08-08T01:16:18+00:00

I'm glad that the issue is finally showing up in soap operas, which brings it to the attention of a predominantly female audience, and the general public. Shame that people suggested retaliation, though. We need to stop the cycle, not continue it.

primaloath · 2012-08-07T23:45:22+00:00

The Independent is a traditionally left-wing newspaper, which makes this news particularly good.

Dexter77 · 2012-08-08T12:27:39+00:00

"When a man was beaten or abused by his wife in 17th and 18th Century England, his community would call upon a traditional intervention. The victim would be ritually humiliated."

Back then it was ok to hit back. Today, if you hit back you'll end up in prison, if you don't, you'll be publicly humiliated.

I don't see much positive development here.

DavidTheWin · 2012-08-08T12:54:29+00:00

Apparently at the end of one of the more recent episodes, Tyrone was kicking her out of his house and she fell and hit her head and someone witnessed it. This could be incorrect because I heard it from my parents, but I think we might be seeing more of this story in this subreddit

kenba2099 · 2012-08-08T03:22:41+00:00

What is a Corrie? The article's a little unclear.

Wulibo · 2012-08-08T08:07:23+00:00

That was actually a pretty good article. I'm glad such a huge soap is treating an issue like this so seriously, I really want to give a hug to its writers.

ENTP · 2012-08-08T15:28:46+00:00

Because there are feminist written policies such as The Duluth Model, which are followed by Law Enforcement Agencies.

Policies that reference "patriarchal privilege" as a reason why male victims of abuse should be arrested, rather than the female abuser.

2012-08-10T00:11:21+00:00

Because feminism, thats all.

2012-08-08T12:50:48+00:00

Because they should man up and stop being such pussies. But if they lay a hand on that woman for any reason, they should go to prison. If they leave they just prove how un-masculine they are for not manning up.

Title	"Why don't we take male victims of domestic abuse seriously?" - The Independent, UK
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Date	August 7, 2012 8:46 PM UTC (13 years ago)
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