DV Litmus Test

	posted by Matt on 09:03 PM October 31st, 2005
	frank h writes "It seems that there is now a litmus test to identify men who are potential batterers, as studied by Florida Atlantic University and described here. There was no mention of such a test for women. What's interesting is that I found this (via WND) in a Scottish newspaper, not an American one."

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Good Test (Score:0) by Anonymous User on 11:00 PM October 31st, 2005 EST (#1) These indicators are consistent with many of the women I dated in the early 90s. I left the relationships because they were so violent and possesive. So, you see, it does work both ways!!!!

Re:Good Test (Score:0) by Anonymous User on 01:21 AM November 1st, 2005 EST (#2) There would be a lot of women in big trouble if this test were applied to them. Somehow, I feel it won't be. It appears to be just another gender feminist tool to bash men. Ray

Re:Good Test (Score:0) by Anonymous User on 03:30 PM November 1st, 2005 EST (#3) Yes, Feminism is all about controlling men. That's what I think this is, too.   Thundercloud.   "Hoka hey!"

Re:Good Test: quote from link... female pathology (Score:0) by Anonymous User on 07:28 PM November 1st, 2005 EST (#4) (From the article---) Warning signs THREE traits identified as top of the list in predicting domestic violence: 1. Checking up on a partner or "vigilance". Behaviour such as making frequent calls to establish a person's whereabouts or "dropping in" on them unexpectedly. Rated behaviour most likely to signify violence. 2. Emotional manipulation. This involves actions such as a man saying he would "die" if his partner left him. The second strongest warning sign of violence. 3. Monopolisation of time and threats to punish infidelity. This rates lower but is another behavioural trait of violent partners. --------- It's pretty amazing that all three of these "indicators" for (male) domestic violence" very precisely describe how FEMALE ADOLESCENTS use their personal power to manipulate and coerce and control their girl-friends! Rachel Simmons: ODD GIRL OUT: THE HIDDEN CULTURE OF AGGRESSION IN GIRLS. This book should be on every MRA's nightstand. (Assuming you're not married or have a girlfriend who judges what you read...) ;-) (roy)

Re:Good Test (Score:1) by kavius on 10:36 AM November 2nd, 2005 EST (#5) http://www.vius.ca I agree. After my first abusive relationship, one of the things my shrink did was give me a DV test. The whole thing was written with gender biased language (female victim, male agressor). He told me to ignore the bias and just take the test. While I don't think the test should be biased in its language, it doesn't change the usefullness of the test as a personal tool for men.

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