tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302245627574027504.post8056832938952500734..comments2019-05-15T23:59:20.159-07:00Comments on Feminist Legal Theory: Violence against women-Part 2Lisa R. Pruitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469550950363542801noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302245627574027504.post-8147314061512740102010-10-22T14:10:56.931-07:002010-10-22T14:10:56.931-07:00I'll be honest- I initially skimmed past your ...I'll be honest- I initially skimmed past your post because I felt it would be just too upsetting, which, I suppose, is part of the silencing problem you talk about.<br /><br />However, after your comments in class today, I decided to (wo)man up and read it and I'm glad I did. It's depressing to realize how recently the law began to take domestic violence seriously, and how much work there still is to be done. Checking to see if someone who's just committed a violent crime has a gun seems like such a basic thing, so it's appalling to me that it took until 2001 to get it mandated.<br /><br />I was very disturbed by the three "choices" your stepfather gave you. It actually reminded me of the treatment of child soldiers, who are often forced to attack their friends and family as a means of cutting off their ties to their home and forcing them to stay with the militia. I think this similarity really illustrates why dismissing domestic violence as a "private matter" is so ridiculous and arbitrary. The patterns of so-called "private" and "public" violence are very similar, if not identical, and the two reinforce each other.<br /><br />To echo others, kudos to you for fighting to protect other girls and women from what you went through.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07414519117248079780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302245627574027504.post-23559726114841426042010-10-14T22:59:15.297-07:002010-10-14T22:59:15.297-07:00That video was very disturbing and eye opening. I ...That video was very disturbing and eye opening. I really had no idea how prevalent domestic violence was. Maybe it has to do with the fact that the news spends more time highlighting what a particular celebrity wore to some awards ceremony, rather than creating awareness on this topic. Or maybe, as you mentioned, it has to do with the silence. I agree with Marta here, we need to push for women to speak up and speak out against the violence they endure. No woman should be a victim of a physical or verbal abuse. <br /><br />Your work on legislation that combats these terrifying acts are commendable and a step in the right direction for our society. After getting the exposed to this issue from reading your post, I really hope that I can contribute in bringing more awareness about this problem through my actions.Bijorn Turockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16084917511662464126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302245627574027504.post-58216138499664844662010-10-14T16:28:27.170-07:002010-10-14T16:28:27.170-07:00Rebecca, thank you for sharing this story with us....Rebecca, thank you for sharing this story with us. It takes so much courage to not only share this story but to also take the initiative to fight such domestic abuse. I can't imagine growing up in such an environment, but more so, I can't imagine having the strength to move past it and do something with all that pain. <br /><br />Domestic abuse and abuse in general is not something to take lightly. As your blog post stated as did Marta's comment, silence of such instances is inevitable because the fear is all consuming. The sad matter is that the law cannot go into people's houses or bedrooms, and the only thing we as society can do is ensure that once these women break the silence, that we are there with open arms to ensure they receive the justice they so rightly deserve.N.P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08296347844003958446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302245627574027504.post-24801590188344919852010-10-14T09:47:53.792-07:002010-10-14T09:47:53.792-07:00Rebecca, that was such a powerful blog post. My he...Rebecca, that was such a powerful blog post. My heart goes out to that little girl, but am so proud that she grew up to be brave, confident, intelligent and passionate about making a difference. You are really a special person. To face that grave injustice, and then turn around and instead of being angry at the world, try to change it, is really amazing. The women of California are thankful to you!Neginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11887115700092399628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302245627574027504.post-54932401532499707102010-10-14T09:47:03.022-07:002010-10-14T09:47:03.022-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Neginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11887115700092399628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302245627574027504.post-61115795323710794732010-10-10T10:45:44.063-07:002010-10-10T10:45:44.063-07:00Rebecca, the first portrait of the battered women ...Rebecca, the first portrait of the battered women looks so much like my little daughter (save the visible signs of abuse), this video scared me to death. We have to fight domestic violence, verbal abuse, the constant put-down of our daughters. We have to fight by all means, and at all times. It was a great achievement that you drafted and carried legislation to combat this sad phenomenon. <br /><br />The worst part, as you pointed out, is the silence. Women should speak up, for themselves and for each other. If we hear the unforgettable sounds of domestic violence, we have to call the police on the perp! We have to teach our daughters that they are precious, and nobody is entitled to hit them, hurt them, yell at them, or abuse them. As mothers, this is the least we could do.Chez Martahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09860566949925845908noreply@blogger.com