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Procced with Caution - Associate Professor Asks For Care

In response to the widely publicized videos displaying an altercation between a young adult couple, I have delayed the release of my planned blog to address domestic violence.  The elevator scene was noteworthy as another representation of the degree to which violence has become an acceptable response to conflict in American culture.  In my opinion, the behavior is an extension of what has been increasingly demonstrated on television, in our method of communicating, song lyrics, movies and popular video games. Practicing restraint no longer appears to be virtuous while physical aggression is being glorified.  Because domestic violence is commonly inflicted on those who are weaker or defenseless, it is no wonder that 1 in 4 women have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner as reported by the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey in 2011.

 

While domestic violence awareness has been acutely heightened, I implore all who are passing judgment on the family involved to proceed with caution lest your attention becomes stalled on the events surrounding that fateful night. Instead, consider galvanizing your concern for victims of abuse and participate in efforts for prevention. At a minimum, refuse to perpetuate derogatory methods of referring to women, like the all too common use of the disrespectful term beginning with the letter ‘B’. …..

 

Ladies, I also encourage you to proceed with caution as you choose and accept the attention of a potential mate…..

 

Assuredly, intimate partner violence is not gender specific and I have advised women to refrain from striking men because they may not all choose to turn the other cheek. So, to those who decide to hit, proceed cautiously for violence indeed, begets violence; everyone should aspire to not touch any living being in anger. If your relationship with anyone has evolved into one characterized by harsh words, raised voices and/or physical altercations, love is no longer the foundation and the consequences of these behaviors are potentially grave. Counseling from a trusted, unbiased source is strongly encouraged to help you determine if the relationship is salvageable or if it is time to let it go.

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Source: Gracefully Female

photo via www.dosomething.org

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