'Men from lower-income group abusive'

'Men from lower-income group abusive'

International Women's Day was commemorated on Monday across the
world. The theme of the day was the issue of HIV/AIDS, which is
increasingly affecting women and girls. Another issue highlighted
by women's groups on that day was domestic violence. The Jakarta
Post talked to some residents about these issues.

Janni, 28, is an analyst for a national bank on Jl. Sudirman,
Central Jakarta. She lives in Setiabudi, South Jakarta:

Economic problems have often triggered domestic violence as
many cases involve low-income people. However, this is not always
so...

Many men, whose income are very low, release their anger and
frustration on their wives and children by beating them.

I think, that women should also choose their husbands
carefully to avoid domestic violence.

A woman should have identified the true character of her
future husband before getting married. I think parents must stop
acting as matchmakers for their children. They should let them
make their own choices. Making the wrong choice could be
dangerous or even fatal.

Emrino Prasetya, 31, works for an electronics company in
Slipi, West Jakarta. He lives in Pondok Kelapa, East Jakarta:

Many domestic violence cases happen in low-income families. I
believe that domestic violence directly relates to the family's
economic condition.

Husbands who earn less than their wives beat them to relieve
the pressure.

Women who are victims of domestic violence must file reports
with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or legal aid
foundations, if they are ashamed to report the case to the
police. Many NGOs and foundations are equipped to handle such
cases now, so, I think it's not difficult to find them.

-- The Jakarta Post