Domestic Violence in the Media

http://www.vibe.com/article/disturbing-footage-lil-reese-beating-girl-surfaces
Good afternoon. I am taking a few moments to share this article which is being discussed in a group that I am a part of that focuses on the issues of domestic violence. The link above is video footage from Vibe Magazine of a rapper over in Chicago caught on tape beating a female, possibly the mother of his child. In no way do I condone violence and it is imperative that in these situations all parties take responsibility for their actions. In the footage, it shows that they are arguing and then in the midst of the argument, the girl is pushed by the rapper. At that point, her best move of action should have been to walk away. I chose to discuss this particular situation because it clearly demonstrates that both parties can be at fault in some situations. For one, the female should have left the situation. However she continued to be argumentative and somewhat threatening as well. Like the facilitator of the group Domestic Violence Wears Many Tags pointed out, usually a woman can not beat a man, so the female is at a disadvantage from the onset. However, violence is never the solution to ANY problem. While I don't condone the young lady's behavior, I can relate. I am sure this was not the first instance of abuse in their relationship. For myself, I always usually had a hard exterior and HAD to prove that I was not going to be intimidated. In this case, it usually only made the situation escalate, because both parties begin trying to prove who is tougher. You never really know what the end result will be in an instance such as this, but you have to try to be proactive. With that being said, the first thing a person should try to do if possible, is to remove themselves from the situation before it escalates or gets out of control. Again, taking a quick second to think before you act can be a matter of life and death. Review the video and leave your comments or thoughts on the situation. Let's talk about preventive measures to address #Domestic Violence.