I don’t think it’s at all equivalent to violence against women that happens day in and out, but at the same time I do think people will assume less damage and levy fewer consequences when a woman does it, because of sexism. Sexism in that we assume women can’t do any harm because they’re fragile little flowers who…

You can play it off like a joke, or some BS “fighting the good fight” against “MRA types,” but you’re actively attempting to silence people advocating against violence and the glorification of it. So... good job?

It isn’t okay to punch someone.

Being emotionally abused is a valid reason for committing a federal felony on a flying tin can? Are you sure you’re sure about that?

I agree. I get that she’s mad, but none of the other passengers on the flight did anything to her. Why should they get screwed over because her husband sucks?? I’ll never understand the idea that collateral damage is okay if you’re really, REALLY mad; it’s the same logic that abusive men use — they have legitimate…

Violence is not a legitimate response to emotional abuse. There are many alternatives. I just wish there was more awareness raising about organisations that can help.

Women are supposed to exhibit emotional control on a plane because it is full of other people who did not cheat on them who aren’t really feeling an unscheduled stop in India on a flight that is already 9 to 12 hours long. Sorry, but no one on that plane was feeling sorry for her at that point.

I’m not an MRA type and some time ago I would’ve upvoted and cheered without a thought. I just don’t think women should be encouraged to think it’s okay for them to lash out physically because men are bigger and stronger or whatever. Like that old soap opera trope of women slapping men across the face. Why is that…

There are women responding too. Just so you know. And the reasons you gave were the same i got when i was brutalized.

Or you know just wanting to be treated equally? I thought that was a thing we were supposed to be striving for

He/she “deserved” it is a common rationalization in domestic abuse cases.

only a woman wouldn’t call punching a man in the nuts ‘not making a scene’

So what you are saying is if I find my wife is cheating on me I can punch her and it’s ok under those circumstances?

*why are women supposed to exhibit superhuman emotional control when dealing with men who practice no self-control at all?

Domestic violence condoned by over a hundred Jezebel readers — hilarious!

*why are women supposed to exhibit superhuman emotional control when dealing with men who practice no self-control at all?

There’s nothing scandalous about a couple fighting so violently that a plane needs to make an emergency landing? The first comment I saw was about a woman doing the somewhat right thing even including a punch to the mans nuts in the same on airplane situation. You say it’s to keep from embarrassing a man who doesn’t…

If I were do say, “ I caught her cheating so I punched her in the face!”, I’d be a domestic abusing monster. What does your violence make you? Trauma to a man’s scrotum can lead to permanent disability, including infertility. The fact you freely admit this and are upvoted for it says a lot about the double standards…

Whatever it takes to justify your hypocrisy.

When you’re in a position that you feel a strong urge to snoop through your SO’s belongings you should know it’s time to lay everything out with that person and ask what’s what. If you don’t believe them walk the fuck away.