A troubling comment in response to a woman calling out her husband’s physical assault stated: “What did you do that might have led to such a reaction?”
This statement suggests that provocation justifies violence, which is completely unacceptable. No form of disagreement or conflict warrants physical abuse. Blaming the victim shifts responsibility away from the abuser and normalizes domestic violence. A healthy relationship should be built on communication and conflict resolution, not aggression. Instead of questioning the victim, conversations should focus on holding abusers accountable and advocating for safe, respectful relationships.
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