I have been reading the newspaper daily about domestic violence in our country that I found to be very disturbing. To know how many of our mothers, sisters and daughters are losing their lives at the hands of their husbands and living-in boy friends, etc. For the past few weeks, several women have lost their lives and have left behind innocent children who are thrown into the poverty pool.
President Bharrat Jagdeo has called on the nation, as well as, its religious leaders and NGOs to help fight and to put an end to this act of brutality that is presently destroying the moral fabric in our society. Are we ready to stamp out domestic violence?
Domestic violence is not a new phenomenon in our country. It’s something that has pervaded society since the beginning of time, and has continued to escalate. Our mothers, sisters, and daughters have to stop becoming “baby machines,” maids, and slaves for the husbands in the interest of maintaining their relationship or keeping their marriage intact. Slavery has been abolished a long time ago. We must not allow it or remnants of it to creep through our back doors. It’s time for women to stand up, and defend not only their honor, but also, their rightful place in society. O Sisters! Arise, and seek20knowledge by participating in educational programs
