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Domestic Violence Is Sexy | BlogHer

Domestic Violence Is Sexy | BlogHer | Herstory | Scoop.it
Why do celebrities and victims of domestic violence like Rihanna continue to glamorize abuse?

 

Why is the media making domestic violence sexy? Because we are letting them.

They’re using the pictures of a leather-clad Rihanna bumping and grinding on stage, not the pictures where her face is torn up and bruised. If we continue to let these celebrities parade their choices in front of us, then we become immune to the truth about domestic violence.

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Rula Lenska: How dare Dennis says it's MY fault he hit me

Rula Lenska: How dare Dennis says it's MY fault he hit me | Herstory | Scoop.it
Dennis Waterman caused outrage this week by claiming his ex-wife provoked him into hitting her - because she always won their arguments.

 

Abuse is abuse!

 

Good for her for speaking out!

 

‘If I have to apologise for being a strong, intelligent woman then what does that mean for any woman? It is utterly irresponsible.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2119530/Rula-Lenska-How-dare-Dennis-says-MY-fault-hit-me.html#ixzz1q1sFXZ2L

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Curated by Deanna Dahlsad
An opinionated woman obsessed with objects, entertained by ephemera, intrigued by researching, fascinated by culture & addicted to writing. The wind says my name; doesn't put an @ in front of it, so maybe you don't notice. http://www.kitsch-slapped.com
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Crimes Against Humanity
From lone gunmen on hills to mass movements. Depressing as hell, really.
Cultural History
The roots of culture; history and pre-history.
In The Name Of God
Mainly acts done in the name of religion, but also discussions of atheism, faith, & spirituality.
Kinsanity
Let's just say I have reasons to learn more about mental health, special needs children, psychology, and the like.
Nerdy Needs
The stuff of nerdy, geeky, dreams.
Readin', 'Ritin', and (Publishing) 'Rithmetic
The meaning behind the math of the bottom line in publishing and the media. For writers, publishers, and bloggers (which are a combination of the two).
Sex Positive
Sexuality as a human right.
Visiting The Past
Travel based on grande ideas, locations, and persons of the past.
Walking On Sunshine
Stuff that makes me smile.
You Call It Obsession & Obscure; I Call It Research & Important
Links to (many of) my columns and articles.