Violence against women

Violence against women

I have noticed that Indonesian sinetron nowadays do not mind at all showing women being harassed and slapped across the face by their husbands (or male "friends").

A concrete example is the advertisement on SCTV during prime time showing glimpses of the sinetron Terpikat (Being Charmed). I, and hopefully many other decent people, find this very disgusting.

I am afraid that our children and young men could get used to the phenomena of men showing no respect for women, and by exercising their brutal power, thinking they can get things their way.

Have we really forgotten that by communicating with each other, we usually can arrive at what we are aiming for? The more civilized a society is, the more respect people have for human worth and dignity, which is equal among all people, including women.

LISA HARUN

Jakarta