Domestic violence is a problem

The National Letters

DOMESTIC violence is a problem in marriages and relationships across all walks of life.
In Papua New Guinea, the issue is not just something that is confined to the villages and rural areas where the male-dominated societal beliefs hold particular sway, and where women are treated, if not seen in a lesser role compared to their male counterparts.
One can understand that wife bashing and violence against women is common in the village setting.
But it is hard to comprehend how educated men and particularly those occupying high positions in state departments and private enterprises, can lower themselves to commit this physical abuse.
One of the biggest problems with wife bashing and violence against women in PNG is that many consign the issue to be a personal one and a problem that should be firstly solved within the confines of the relationship.
But therein lies the problem, once a woman is assaulted, it is a crime. There are no grey areas here.
Being married or in a relationship does not warrant one hitting another.

Inap Nau

3 comments

  • Solution to Domestic Violence is as easy as 1, 2, 3
    1. DON’T
    2. GET
    3. MARRIED
    End of Story

  • I think that the 3 easy steps are correct. I read Jenelyn Kenedys story and have also witnessed on my own family that a good way to stop domestic violence is to avoid marraige.

  • Only marriages ordained and sanctioned by God will last a lifetime. Marriages happened out of lust and other factors are short and full of trouble.

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