I’d
like to begin by saying this, in no way, is meant to be a political post. I
came across the article and found it to be an excellent example of men in
powerful positions and how domestic and sexual violence is overlooked. Aggressive
and violent behavior is a societal “norm” for men, especially men whom seek to
exemplify masculinity. Engaging in these kinds of views and behaviors is a way
of proving to be masculine, or doing gender. Because of this, often men are
forgiven or excused for their behavior. We’ve all heard the saying “boys will
be boys”, haven’t we? Well “Donald Trump’s Top White House Advisor is Also an
Accused Domestic Abuser” describes the behaviors of Stephen Bannon in regards
to domestic and sexual violence. He has, on several occasions, been physically aggressive
towards his wife. Former colleagues and employees describe several instances of
sexual harassment. In addition, women who did not fit his ideal of a feminine,
obedient woman were called a variety of sexual slurs. The problem with these
things are that this man has seen no repercussions for his actions, like so
many others who get away with it. Society has a tendency of viewing these as
typical for men, giving little to no consequences. This reinforces male
dominance and creates a cycle of abuse. If a man who holds such a prestigious
position is excused, others feel they can do the same.
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