Domestic violence reflects social defects

JAKARTA: A real man does not beat his wife. For many years, this has been the campaign cry to spread awareness that no matter how manly and attractive one might be; or hardworking, wealthy, generous, well-respected, powerful and dedicated to the nation; harming one’s spouse, child or any other family member is despicable. 

And because women too have been found to commit monstrous acts behind closed doors, mostly against crying children or hapless servants, activists and lawyers have long concluded state intervention is needed to stop such acts.