Domestic Violence: Why Some Women Have Real Reason to Fear the World Cup

Submitted by badgerb on Fri, 2010-06-11 01:31

The rise in domestic violence on Super Bowl Sunday was proved a hoax. Not to be outdone, a female professor in England has warned women are at risk during the World Cup. See article here. Excerpt:

'ScienceDaily (June 10, 2010) — An expert at Royal Holloway, University of London is urging victims of domestic violence to have a plan in place should their partners turn violent during the World Cup, and to avoid the temptation of turning to drink themselves.

The World Cup can be a time of fear and worry for victims of domestic abuse as heightened emotions fuelled by alcohol come into play and instances of domestic violence attacks increase. Figures from the Home Office report that during the 2006 Football World Cup there was a 25% average increase in domestic violence on the five England match days in the tournament.

Professor Paula Nicolson, from the Department of Health and Social Care at Royal Holloway, who specialises in studying domestic violence, says it is now widely recognised that the inevitable alcohol consumption during large-scale sporting events increases men's violence towards their female partners.'

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Surprised it hasn't been resurrected before now.

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Submitted by Matt on Fri, 2010-06-11 02:05

Full analysis here.

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Submitted by JD on Fri, 2010-06-11 14:10

When it comes to making up fake news and presenting it as fact, the MSM has The Onion beat hands down. Only difference is The Onion is honest enough to tell you they are a parody news organization.

Plus with the growth of "Ladette" culture in the UK, maybe it's the men who have more to fear then the women. After all women initiate at around 70% of all domestic violence incidents and domestic violence in relationships where only one partner is violent it is more likely the FEMALE who is committing acts of violence against her male partner.

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Submitted by Paragon on Fri, 2010-06-11 17:14