http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20091107f1.html
Aisha Crawford
11/6
4:43
This article talks about the fear and lack of protectin that women in domestic violence situations have in Japan. Domestic violence here usually goes unreported; and when it does most of the time the police try to talk the women into staying instead of taking them and their children away to a safety haven. This issue has been hidden for so long because women often feel frightened and ashamed backed with their low status in society. Spousal abuse is very low profile in Japan. In 2001 there was a law that criminalized spousal violence. This new law now in effect includes psychological abuse and threats, and allow for family restraining orders against abusive partners.
Activists still feel that this is not enough. Through Tokyo's Aoyama-Omotesando district a march took place that was deemed Japan's first public demonstration by domestic violence victims.These victims with their masked kids marched proudly showing how they had overcome their obstacles and encouraging others to do the same.
It is very surprising that in an industrialized place like japan that women are still not fully protected by the law. It is kind of scary because women always get the back end of the stick. However the fearfulness and shame are felt by women all around the world. I did this article because of the ongoing Rihanna and Chris Brown domestic violent issue. IT is just interesting to see that other women go throught this and that they should not feel bad but instead fuel their energy to get out.
1 comment:
Being a woman I think domestic violence is one of the most horrible things that can occur in human life. Whether the violence is against women or men. Unfortunately women are the main victim and yet it still goes unnoticed. It is our duty as people to speak out on this subject and make a difference.
Post a Comment