Cruelty Against Men: Neglected Narrative from a Male’s Perspective

Abstract

Cruelty against men is a widely neglected narrative in the discourse of gender-based violence. Despite the widespread recognition of the existence of violence against women, violence against men often goes unnoticed and unacknowledged. The issue has become a topic of discussion in recent years, with scholars and activists highlighting the prevalence and impacts of violence against men. Violence against women has been at the forefront of discussions on gender violence for a long time, but it cannot be said for violence against men. The focus of discussion and research has primarily been on women as victims of violence, while the experiences of men have been marginalized. The aim is to explore the issue of cruelty against men, including its causes, types, impacts and challenges in addressing it, and to focus on exploring the experiences of men who have suffered cruelty, including physical, emotional and sexual abuse to examine the reasons why these experiences have been ignored. It highlights the need for more research on cruelty against men and the development of policies to address the affair. This article seeks to highlight the issue of cruelty against men, the forms of violence they face and the impact it has on their lives.