Domestic Violence Against Men

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