adminAS the Women’s Month draws to a close, it’s sad that we are still seeing headlines of the rampant abuse of women.
It shows that we still have a long way to go before we get to the stage we want where women can freely live their lives without being converted into punching bags.
By nature, women are very fragile and that’s the reason they need us to understand that and provide them with care and protection against all forms of abuse.
It’s, however, encouraging to note that some men have transformed themselves from being monsters, for whom bashing women was a hobby, into individuals who really care for the plight of women.
On the other hand, it’s also sad that we still have unrepentant men for whom the abuse of women remains their favourite sport.
With various organisations and women’s right groups lobbying for men to treat women with dignity, we can’t afford to entertain these monsters.
The laws of the land should end this abuse, which has been going on for years.
On March 22, we carried a story about a South Africa-based Zimbabwean actor, Jerome Galiao, who was arrested for bashing his wife.
He was dragged to court on domestic violence charges.
A celebrity and role model, who has starred in top South African soapie, Scandal, Jerome is expected to know and behave better.
Now, he is facing serious accusations which can taint his image, once found guilty.
Even without being found guilty, there is no question that these allegations, on their own, and his arrest, will taint his image.
No one wants a wife-bashing monster as a role model and, worse still, as the fellow who appears regularly on your television screens.
That’s the reason why Chris Brown will always be haunted, for the rest of his life, for his savage attack on Rihanna.
In the same issue, we carried another story about a man who threatens his wife with a knife, screw driver and tells people that she is a prostitute.
A week ago, we broke another story involving a Harare businessman, who was looking for his wife and child, who fled shortly after their wedding ceremony.
The sad reality is that most of these cases made headlines during Women’s Month when men should lead by example.
Such barbaric acts are also fuelled by insecurity, infidelity and greediness among men.
Now that most women have been enlightened about their rights, we expect them to come forward and shame these perpetrators of domestic violence.
Respecting women should start at household level.
The boy child should be raised in a manner in which they are taught to respect their sisters.
All this can be attained once parents treat all children equally.
Over the years, the boy child would get favours, as well as being given powers, which made them get a sense of superiority.
This has given them a wrong impression, which makes them think they are untouchable and superior.
Online Reporter