South Africa is to launch the 16 Days of Nonviolence against Women and Children Campaign tomorrow the 25th of November. This morning however, we will be focusing our attention on the violence between Gay partners in a relationship. Analysts are saying people abuse their partners because they believe they have the right to control the person they’re dating. Maybe they believe that they should be in charge in the relationship. Maybe they think unequal relationships are ideal. Psychologists say abuse is a learned behavior. Sometimes people see it growing up. Other times they learn it from friends or popular culture. No matter where it’s learned, it’s not cool and it’s never justified. Many people experience or witness abuse growing up and decide not to use those negative and hurtful ways of behaving. It’s most important to know that abuse is a choice, and it’s not one that anyone has to make. To help us unpack this we are joined on the line by:
Jay Matlou: An openly Gay Activist:
Mbuyiselo Botha: Sonke Gender Justice;
Luckyboy Mkhondwane: Gay activist:
