Domestic abuse and homicide is not just about women and girls. It is a human/animal rights issue, NOT a gender issue or specifically feminist issue as most people believe. With Bravery, the idea is to show inclusiveness to all through the stories and artwork; however, I can't compete with the videos you are about to view.
Unfortunately, the people who believe this problem IS a female one, do not realize how they are hurting their own efforts by excluding half the population. Don't women, even today, accuse men of the same exclusions? You can look at the numbers anywhere and see that women are domestic abuse victims more than men; however, how can we be sure the percentages are correct? We can't. Those who work in the movement understand that the stats are low for various reasons. As a taboo subject, it would certainly be the same for men.
Before we think of domestic abuse as anything; we have to remember that it isn't about the victim, it's about the power and control. Before anyone balks, I do realize historical mysogeny and sexual objectification has led to horrible treatment of women, and it's only been since the 70's (my lifetime) that shelters in Arizona began to emerge, but the tides are slowly turning. If it's still "a man's world" out there, then it behooves the movement even more to include everyone.
This video is not the best sound quality, but can be verified as it was played on national television.
This video is very telling in the cultural beliefs and shortsightedness of both men and women regarding men as domestic abuse victims.
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