CHANGE IN ATTITUDE NEEDED.
By Kandase
@Kandae11 (55040)
March 8, 2017 6:59am CST
Today International Women's Day is being celebrated all over the world. There will be marches, grand speeches, etc. etc. Yes indeed, women have made great strides over the centuries, but there is one thing which seems to be going nowhere - and that is the scourge of domestic violence.
From a small house in a ghetto to a mansion in an upscale neighborhood, violence leveled against women can be found - and there is no end in sight. In fact, here in the Caribbean, it seems to be on the increase , and according to the World Health Organization - one in three women throughout the world , will experience physical and /or sexual violence by a partner.
The theme for this year's International Day is "Be Bold For Change" , and in my view - a major change is needed in the way some men perceive women if we are to even begin to stem the tide of violence against women. What are your thoughts?.
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@JudyEv (340286)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Mar 17
@Kandae11 That's for sure and what worries me is that many men keep their attitudes well hidden, whether it regards race, gender tendencies or beating your wife. The clever ones keep their true thoughts to themselves or only reveal it among their own circle of friends.
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@Bonappetin (26)
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8 Mar 17
I took a train today and they were giving free ride to all women. In the train a man offered me his seat. Isnt it nice. 
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It would be great if more men behaved like that every day.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
9 Mar 17
Without a doubt domestic violence needs to stop but it is one of those things that is hard to control, violent men live everywhere in the world.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
9 Mar 17
@Kandae11 Most likely they don't know any better, probably raised in an abusive home, it is a vicious cycle.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
8 Mar 17
Well, in the Philippines, the Top 10 PMA military graduates has 8 women and only 2 men. That is not at all an unequality for the women. I think, more women are also employed in the business establishments than men.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
9 Mar 17
I am happy because here in the Philippines, women as well as children are now protected by the BantayBata. And there is an organization called Gabriella (the brave heroine of the Philippines, who fought those who like to conquest the Philippines in the olden time.
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@mythociate (21432)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
8 Mar 17
I wonder if superheroes ever did anything about domestic violence.
Maybe that's the next crime comic-book movies have to fight ... was there ever a 'popular crime' superheroes fought against, or were they more 'against crimes in general'? https://coveringkaty.com/2016/10/22/superheroes-help-raise-awareness-for-domestic-violence-in-katy/
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@mythociate (21432)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
11 Mar 17
@Kandae11 Should it be a well-known superhero, or should there be a new superhero who rises up against it?
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@Tampa_girl7 (50291)
• United States
9 Mar 17
I just feel so blessed to have fond a loving man years ago
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
11 Mar 17
i am just happy because i am a woman who bore a son (although my internal reproductive organs are long gone now), and i thank the father of my son for giving me a son.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
11 Mar 17
@Kandae11 true. i am separated, my friend, but i am thankful because i was fulfilled as a woman when i conceived and gave birth to my son.
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@Kandae11 (55040)
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11 Mar 17
@ridingbet I am also separated - and I am very thankful that I gave birth to my son.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
9 Mar 17
That is definitely an area which has to bring in changes. A one day celebration is not the answer. I attended two celebrations yesterday...diverse groups. And that was they message that most made in their speeches.
The change has to be in the mind of the men , how the think about women. Its sad but today a whatsapp message is making the rounds showing a man dragging a women to the kitchen saying"womens' day is over" 
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@ichchhe_mrityu (1144)
• Bangalore, India
8 Mar 17
Yes.. we all need to change our mentality.
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@prinzcy (32305)
• Malaysia
8 Mar 17
I believe woman should be able to financially support themselves. Some woman stop working after getting married and I think that's a bad choice. I also woman need to voice and defend themselves if they're being abuse. If they didn't stand up for themselves, they will never change.
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@Fleura (30411)
• United Kingdom
16 May 17
Of course I agree, and there needs to be more respect for everyone as women are not always the victims.
But I'm going to play devil's advocate here; do you think women too need to change their attitude and make sure that they do not allow men to take control of their lives, as sometimes happens? Make sure that they do not let them get away with little things, thinking 'Oh he didn't really mean it, it was just the drink' or whatever until the situation escalates? And also, dare I say it, behave as an equal if you want to be treated as an equal.
@nottoooldtowrite (2715)
• Philippines
8 Mar 17
Be bold for change. I love it. There should really be equality. What a man can do there is a woman who can also. Gone are the days when only men work an women are stay-in's in the house.
@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
9 Mar 17
I agree - while it is better than it once was for women, there are still some big changes needed esp on a global level
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