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Although I regret your experiences with this (I know it can be quite ugly), it's interesting you have had these experiences. That court thing is an example of the taboo in action I would say, but it still surprises me. Judges should know better, but on the other hand I should know better that justice is not always served.
However, the plural of anecdote is not data. In other words, you may have had these experiences, but that does not change scientific data. I have seen more good movies than bad ones, but that doesn't mean bad movies are in the minority (au contraire). A great majority of domestic violence victims definitely are women, even though your experiences may differ.
The link Yeoldetoast provided is interesting though, it suggest breaking the taboo of men being abused by women might be easier to break than many think.
However, the plural of anecdote is not data. In other words, you may have had these experiences, but that does not change scientific data. I have seen more good movies than bad ones, but that doesn't mean bad movies are in the minority (au contraire). A great majority of domestic violence victims definitely are women, even though your experiences may differ.
The link Yeoldetoast provided is interesting though, it suggest breaking the taboo of men being abused by women might be easier to break than many think.
