Hey! This is @aquariyoursxx once again and today, this will be a serious stuff that only a few would talk about. I hope this article would help people become aware and be sensitive of those people around them.
A lot of people know about how women are abused, in any way. A lot of people fight for the safety and rights of women, even men stand for this advocacy. However, not a lot of people know that men are also abused.
According to the gathered pieces of informations, a percentage of 25%-35% of the male population have experienced being abused by a partner, a friend, a family member or even a stranger. This does not only limit to physical abuse but also verbal, sexual and domestic violence. If you'd think about it, comparing to the percentage of women's, it's a small. Here are the two reasons why a few only have the guts to report such crime:
Men are ashamed to be branded as someone who experienced abuse. Let's face it, even as a women, sometimes we also feel ashamed, how much more to the men who are branded as strong, masculine and dependable by the society?
Other men will make a joke out of the abused when they'll know about it. Especially in the Philippines where a term called, "Under-the-Saya", meaning being inferior/bossed around by your wife is a laughing stock.
You'd think "what if they don't care about what others will think? " Some men can't report it because they can't leave the relationship or household they're in. Why?
Their religion tells them so. Some religion doesn't allow broken marriages, or else they'll be executed from their church.
No one knows about their sexuality. Do remember that not only straight males are abused. In fact, homosexual males are more prone to abuse do to the community not fully accepting their sexual orientation. They may choose to not talk about the abuse because they're afraid that their partner might tell the others about his sexuality.
They're minors and can't find a job. What we're talking about here is not only those in a relationship but also those being abused by their family or relatives. As much as they want to go out of their hellish home, it would be harder for them if they'll have to live in the streets.
Men can be weak too, they can cry, get hurt and be abused too. Abuse knows no gender. And if you're one them, I really deeply, truly hope you would find the courage to speak. You're not alone. Anti-abuse hotlines are all over the place, centers and police stations are their also. I know it wont be easy especially that you're a man and everyone thinks highly of you but you're a human too.
If you don't know you're already abused and is suspicious of it, you can read it here and try to identify.
Don't be ashamed of being abused, the abuser should be.
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Nice artices. This will help people who are abused to speak out with Boldness always