It’s also important to remember that not all women feel safe leaving their partners, even if they are being abused. Some women stay in abusive relationships due to financial dependence, fear of cultural backlash, or concern for the welfare of their children. These factors make it difficult for women to leave, and they may feel that they have no other choice but to tolerate the abuse.
While it’s true that some men may believe that the only way to correct their wives is through physical violence, this is an outdated and harmful mindset. It is never acceptable to use violence to control or punish someone else, and it can have lasting effects on the victim. It’s also important to remember that not all women feel safe leaving their partners, even if they are being abused. Some women stay in abusive relationships due to financial dependence, fear of cultural backlash, or concern for the welfare of their children. These factors make it difficult for women to leave, and they may feel that they have no other choice but to tolerate the abuse.
Some of these possible solutions toward this include:
First, it’s important to educate people about healthy relationships, and to challenge traditional gender roles and stereotypes.
Second, it’s essential to have strong laws and policies in place to protect victims of violence, and to punish perpetrators.
Third, access to economic opportunities and financial independence can help women leave abusive relationships.
Finally, social support for victims of violence is vital to help them heal and rebuild their lives.
Fadeela Mustapha Lawan wrote from Department of Mass Communication, Borno State University.