1 in 3 young men don’t consider punching a form of domestic abuse
 

according to new, White Ribbon research.

The latest research commissioned by White Ribbon Australia has found that young men are the least prone to perceive both physical and emotional abuse as domestic violence. In fact, 1 in 3 of them don’t see punching as a form of domestic violence.

These startling findings are driving White Ribbon’s various programs to educate and reform men’s behaviour as the annual White Ribbon Day is observed next month on November 20.

The Essential Research study surveyed more than one thousand adults and found that 42 percent of men aged between 18 to 34 do not regard physical violence such as punching or hitting to be ‘domestic violence.’

44 percent of them believed non-consensual sexual activity as also beyond the confines of what constitutes ‘domestic violence.’

Executive Director of White Ribbon Australia, Brad Chilcott believes the “pervasive blindness to abusive behaviours among young men” is “troubling and dangerous.”

“These attitudes to relationships, where surveillance and control are thought normal and unremarkable are formed early and run deep,” he said in a statement. “Male violence against women is not an abstract tragedy that takes place outside our realm of experience. We must accept it for what it is: a crime that we witness, tolerate through silence, and even participate in throughout our lives.”

The report published over the weekend also revealed an alarming number of respondents who did not believe certain criminal behaviours to be ‘domestic violence’; including more than half of respondents who did not believe harassment or spying using electronic devices is ‘domestic violence’.

47 percent of respondents did not believe the act of isolating a partner from loved ones and sources of support to be an act of domestic violence, nor frightening, humiliating, degrading or punishing a person (43 percent of respondents).

Earlier this month, The Guardian published a collective Op Ed from leading domestic violence experts which revealed that men who murdered their intimate partners “almost uniformly have a history of perpetrating coercive control” prior to the act.

Brad Chilcott is adamant that change is urgently required and that only “through a community-led response, mobilising people in our schools and workplaces to reshape understanding of what constitutes a healthy and respectful relationship,” will these startling figures change.

The White Ribbon Campaign was started in 1991 by a pro-feminist male group in Ontario and stands on the platform that preventing men’s violence against women means stopping the violence before it happens. White Ribbon Australia is one of more than 60 active branches across the world, raising awareness about the prevalence of male violence against women and aiming to promote more progressive and compassionate versions of masculinity.

“White Ribbon Australia works to address the social conditions which lead to men’s violence against women by creating a culture where such violence is completely unacceptable,” the Australian branch’s website states. “Our work is aimed at men, boys and the wider community and is driven through targeted education programs in schools and workplaces, awareness-raising, partnerships, creative campaigns, and capacity building through the creation of Community Action Groups.”

In Australia, 1 in 3 women have experienced physical violence since the age of 15 and up to 10 women per day are hospitalised for assault injuries perpetrated by a spouse or domestic partner.

Chilcott is looking forward to what comes through this year’s White Ribbon Day theme — ‘Community by Community, Workplace by Workplace’ where community action groups across the country will generate action plans in the hope of wiping out men’s violence against women in their local communities.

“We need men to begin having these conversations with other men, to do the hard work of shifting what is accepted male behaviour and what is abuse,” he said. “This culture must change if we are ever going eliminate men’s violence against women.”

https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/1...bbon-research/

1 in 3 young men are disgusting ignorant ****s then it seems, it’s a bloody shame that anyone thinks it’s acceptable to act in a violent manner.

:think: if outright punching someone isn't domestic violence, what IS domestic violence?

i was about to post that

maybe they only thought that rape or death was abuse?

Apparently some don't think Rape is abuse either ..........

"44 percent of them believed non-consensual sexual activity as also beyond the confines of what constitutes ‘domestic violence.’"

...this is younger men as well...18-34yr olds...older men are more clearly defining of domestic abuse...

...jeeez almighty...


More than half of men aged 18 to 34 also didn’t consider it domestic violence to harass or spy on a partner electronically, while almost half of men in this age group didn’t consider isolating a partner from friends, family and other support to be domestic violence.

They should put this in their tourism advert

"Come to Australia, you might get knocked out and raped but dont worry as tbh 1. you probably deserved it or 2. quit whining. Also we have Ayres Rock and it sure is pretty"

:thumbs:

nearly nine out of 10 men aged over 55 also agreed that non-consensual sex with a partner was domestic abuse.

I wish they had asked what they DID consider to be Domestic Violence though as others mentioned on the thread

...and then at the bottom of the article...

If you or anyone you know is struggling and needs support, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14, both of which provide trained counsellors you can talk with 24/7. You can also talk to someone from 1800RESPECT via online chat. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.

Idiots.

I've been coerced into non consensual sex with a previous partner more than once and he really didn't think he was doing anything wrong. I'm older and wiser now.

Yes interesting point Niamh. Xx

Australia’s violence against women statistics, and the figures from the report, are driving White Ribbon’s new campaign.
The group is hoping to reshape the national understanding of domestic violence by encouraging like-minded people to form Community Action Groups, which will then develop community-led responses to bring about change and address cultural attitudes.
In the lead up to White Ribbon Day on Nov. 20, White Ribbon Australia is asking individuals to hold White Ribbon events, like a march, meal, webinar or meeting, with the intention that the event will prompt the establishment of the action groups.
Chilcott said one of the key catalysts for change would come from men who speak to other men about the kinds of behaviour that are and aren’t appropriate in a relationship.

"We can only create change through a community-led response, mobilising people in our schools and workplaces to reshape understanding of what constitutes a healthy and respectful relationship,” he said, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. “We also need men to begin having these conversations with other men. They need to do the hard work of shifting what is accepted male behaviour and what is abuse.”

Yes some young men become Punks.

It's not good for a Lady to get a Punch.

A nation built by Criminals from the British Empire
so they are bound to be worse

...this is younger males, Arista...the 18-34yr old age group...

How crazy is that? I am speechless.

That's like saying Australia is like some failed social experiment. .. :/
That said, I've never been a fan of the Australian take on many issues.

Yes but from Bad Parents

maybe its linked to the fact that that age group have grown up with free immediate access to hardcore porn?

I don't really now what to say. My only hope is that there was a 4chan or some other campaign behind it to try and troll the results.