Thursday, November 5, 2009

Is Rihanna Taking Responsibility for her Own Actions?

In the midst of Rihanna finally opening up about Chris Brown abusing her, some people feel that she also needs to admit her wrongdoing in the situation.  The National Coalition for Men has stated that they support Chris Brown, and that they now want Rihanna to take responsibility for her reported violence against Chris.

Pop singer Rihanna recently made a widely publicized statement to Glamour Magazine that she wants to "shed light on the reality of domestic violence." The National Coalition For Men (NCFM) calls on Rihanna to discuss her own reported violence against Brown as well if she wants to shed light on the problem honestly.

According to court records and other sources, Rihanna struck Brown in the face "numerous times" before Brown assaulted her ('http://news.ninemsn.com.au/entertainment/768865/rihanna-hit-chris-brow...). NCFM purports although that would not justify his more severe assault, her violence should not be ignored, and if she does not "woman up" to it then her message will be the usual one-sided double standards that leave female perpetration covered up.

The saying, "There is no excuse for domestic violence," applies to both sexes. Female violence in relationships is not rare but is often hypocritically deemed acceptable or humorous, such as in the film, Sideways. It is part of the cycle of domestic violence, which cannot be stopped without addressing the problem honestly. Children are damaged just by witnessing domestic violence, regardless of its severity.

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