Violence against women

Ok, I am confused and frustrated by this topic. Could I please get some genuine, non ****erish opinions on the topic. Why is it that we want to be treated as "equals" compared to men, we want to earn as much, have as much rights, be allowed more access in the army etc etc but violence against us is a big no no.. why? If men and women are equal, why is violence against us categorized differently? I personally know alot of girls including myself who are more than capable of beating someone up, or defending ourselves.. Just as most guys can. Yes you occasionaly come across a chick who is really such a ***** she would just get trampled and wouldn't stand up for herself, but hey, there are alot of guys like that too. So i'm curious, which is it, equality? or special consideration? Can't have your cake and eat it too. I personally would never stay with a guy if he hit me.. Not because I am a woman and he is a bloke and it's wrong, but because why would I be with someone if they hit me? If I was a dyke and my missus hit me, i'd leave her too. Why do we expect to get special consideration in certain things, but expect other rights in other situations? It's really quite bull**** if you ask me. So now, my rant is over, please give me your views on the matter.

[shazzababie]

speaking as someone who helps out with the domestic violence unit I think u have to understand the individuals situation and that would give u a better grasp of what is happening in their life.

People stay for all different reasons and tbh it isnt only woman who suffer domestic violence men can suffer as well. It doesnt always have to be physical it can be mental as well.

Before you ask I do not and have not suffered from domestic violence personally but my mum was murdered thru it so I do have first hand experience of the frustrations and violence suffered at the hands of evil monsters be they male or female. It just so happens that the majority of abusers are men but that doesnt excuse woman from being violent towards their partners. There is no room for violence or fear in any relationship.

I was a victim of domestic violence, and i agree fully with what shazza said.
You cant judge individual cases....and no matter how much we want to be treated equally at the end of the day...we are built physically different. Nothing can change that.

[sukisue]

i dont like violence against anyone and i dont like bullies and each case is different

[pete8242]

if wimen were the genitically stronger physical *** then violence against men would be treated differently
its not special dispensation for wimen cos they wimen
its cos theyre physically weaker
and the strong should never take advantage of the weak
or else we might as well become animals again

Why is it so difficult to find chat rooms for women suffering emotional and physical abuse. I have only just found the strength to try and get out of an abusive marriage and I could really use someone to talk to, get advice from and just be a friend. I would like to hear from anyone who has filed under the VAWA

[tommysize1]

pretty much as pete says
on average men are stronger than woman
so its unfair

[shazzababie]

[QUOTE=rosemarie;63076]Why is it so difficult to find chat rooms for women suffering emotional and physical abuse. I have only just found the strength to try and get out of an abusive marriage and I could really use someone to talk to, get advice from and just be a friend. I would like to hear from anyone who has filed under the VAWA[/QUOTE]

well done hunni.... if only everyone was as brave as you... to get to the stage of considering it is a huge milestone !! ... I wish u all the luck in the world and let us know how u get on x

Women are equal to men in this respect - Violence from men to women or women towards men is totally unacceptable, end of.

Thank you Shazzababie. I am seeing a legal aid lawyer soon to find out what my options are. I would like to get back to my home country in Europe but I have no money at all. Do you know of any resources that might be able to help me?