6-Mar-2013 KOTTAYAM : The glorification of masculinity by the media has been a major reason in cases of domestic violence and sexual abuse, according to Varghese Punnoose, Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry, Alappuzha Medical College. He was delivering a presentation during a seminar that was jointly organised by Spirituality, Life and Mental Health Movement (SAMM) and BCM College Women’s Forum here on Tuesday. Dr. Punnoose said the media generally portray males to be superior through its various programmes. “The frequent practice of depicting domestic violence through serials and similar shows have instilled among many that they signified male supremacy. The dangerous trend has played a significant role in similar occurrences in society. He said studies have proven that most sexual offenders did not indulge in criminal acts seeking sexual pleasure. However, they were mainly influenced by their urge to display power and anger that are commonly considered to symbolise masculinity. http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/psychiatrist-blames-media-for-violence-against-women/article4481007.ece
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