“What Else Should I do Besides Beat Her?”
Posted on June 1, 2010 by by William Watt
When asked about domestic violence, one man replied, “What else should I do besides beat her? Worship her or what?”. This repulsive mentality is far too common among many Indian men.
In the same report done by Samvad, a Video Volunteer’s correspondent, another man explains that women are often beaten in India because they, “fail to cook the food properly, roam around outside, and wear make up”.
But physical abuse is not the only issue that these women must deal with. In the same report, one woman interviewed was given only two cups of rice and a few spoons of oil a day by her husband. With this inadequate amount of food she was expected not only to survive, but also to breast feed her infant.
This is a culture where many people do not talk about their personal lives, and many women are fearfully forced into silence. Therefore there are few outlets for women suffering from domestic violence to escape the wrath of their husbands.
Reports like these alarm many communities around the world, and in doing so, place great importance upon the groups and organizations that enable marginalized community voices to be heard. To learn more about the domestic violence that many Indian women face, and to see these women share their personal stories, watch this concise video.
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It’s awful to think that so many women are still abused by their husbands just because their dinner wasn’t ready on time or that it didn’t taste good enough.
I could never hit my wife, people who do it have some serious mental issues.
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The worst part about it is when women do not fight back. Since the time a baby girl learns to walk she is taught and groomed to become a good wife, mother and daughter-in-law..Very few women do fight back the stereotype set for them and this should be encouraged constantly via the media.
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It is awful! Unfortunately it is a problem faced not only in India, but globally.
Treating people in a decent manner is easy, yet so many people resort to rude behavior or violence when expressing themselves.
-Having said that, have a wonderful day
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