Three fourths of domestic violence victims are women - NSO
A total 77 per cent of reported domestic violence victims in 2012 were women, according to statistics published this morning by the National Statistics Office, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, being celebrated tomorrow.
The NSO said that the female population in Malta and Gozo stood at 209,843 in 2011, comprising 50.3 per cent of the population.
Figures from the Labour Force Survey showed that the highest female employment rate was in the 25-34 age bracket, at 69 per cent. On average, an employed woman worked around 32 hours per week, seven hours less than their male counterparts.
The unemployment rate for females stood at seven per cent, around one per cent higher than that for males. The highest unemployment rate in females was recorded for those aged 15-24, at 14 per cent.
The inactivity rate for females was 56 per cent, decreasing slightly over the past years but remaining higher than that for males.
During the scholastic year 2010-2011, 12,728 female students enrolled in post-secondary institutions. In 2012, 80 per cent of females were daily computer users, while 79 per cent of women used the internet on a daily basis.
Of the domestic violence cases reported to the police in 2012, the majority of victims, 69 per cent, were females aged 18-59. At 57 per cent, the most common type of violence reported on women was classified as slight bodily harm with physical force.
Twenty-six female candidates will be contesting the Saturday’s elections. This accounts for a female participation of 15.5 per cent, an increase of 5 per cent over 2008. Of these, 14 will contest on two districts.
The 12th District has the highest number of female candidates with nearly one-fourth of the total. In contrast, there are no women contesting the 7th District.
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Joseph Bartolo
Mar 8th, 13:01
I think men are afraid to even defend themselves against domestic violence because they feel that even if they hurt a woman in self-defence, they will end up getting the blame. I know a guy who had a plate of food thrown at him by his wife, had his face scratched and was even spat on. All he could do was try to hold off the attacks and even that was risky because apparently she bruised easily!
Irene Galea
Mar 7th, 19:16
a lot is being done to promote women's rights, which is awesome. But what is being done for the male victims? 25% is a high number of men who DON'T get the help they need. And because of that, I'm convinced there's an even higher percentage of men who don't seek help and suffer in silence. Something has to be done!
Doreen Camilleri
Mar 7th, 15:33
Following the introduction of the DV law, the police are obliged to take reports by individuals reporting cases of domestic abuse and therefore in most cases men also lodge police reports to counteract their partner's report - hence the higher number in male reporting. Very few male cases are genuine.
Irene Galea
Mar 9th, 07:41
It takes A LOT of courage for a man to report to being abused. his dignity as a man is at stake, as long as the responsibility of keeping his family together. I find it very concerning that you have just shrugged this off as saying most of it is fake. Tell that to men who have been physically and psychologically crippled by their wives.
Mario Busuttil
Mar 7th, 14:29
Always female ...jahasra...female always right....man always guilty!!!!!
Joseph Bartolo
Mar 7th, 13:03
So what is the point of the tagline exactly? That the remaining 25% - who are abused men are not significant enough to worry about? Interestingly, usually we give importance to minorities at a nationwide level (gays etc), but here the minority is apparently insignificant.. Also do you think ALL men report such abuse? Please think outside the box for a change!
Charles Grixti
Mar 7th, 14:04
The remaining 25% could be men and children.
Jane Falzon
Mar 7th, 14:19
While I agree with your gist, I think in this case it's highlighted because it's International Women's Day tomorrow. Hence the relevance.
r borg
Mar 7th, 15:11
@ Jane Falzon, agreed but men's issues are totally ignored, never highlighted. The media is one way traffic.
Irene Galea
Mar 7th, 19:20
Charles Grixti,
the remaining 25% is men. children do not fall under the category of domestic violence, unless the children are actually abusing their parents, and in that case they would be the perpetrator and not the victim. Abused children are in their own entity and the issue is treated with a totally different approach.
anthony sultana
Mar 7th, 12:57
Domestic violence are caused for a reason. Ladies just don't get married ,what is the reason of getting married to a man full of suspicions ,just stay free, and be a single mother, it is more fun. I have 2 daughters
and I encourage them not to get married and have children as much as they like,. Who need men this days ,when women can make money more than men.
Peter Murray
Mar 7th, 12:21
This is of course dreadful as is any violence but worriyngly this shows an increase in domestic violence committed against males!
P. Vincenti
Mar 7th, 11:42
And with divorce a wife beater can remarry and do it all over again. This news was ignored during the divorce campaign despite he heroes of he destruction of the family claiming that divorce was the solution to wife beating.
Mark Saliba
Mar 7th, 18:15
And without divorce the wife is forced to stay married to the wife-beater for the entirety of her life and never be able to pursue a life of love and happiness with someone else...
P. Vincenti
Mar 7th, 18:42
Mark, you confuse love with being a mere feeling. Happiness is not the product of love. Love is a daily decision to be faithful, respect, honor and be there for others. Sure some marriages are damaged and these should separate but divorce is not and never has been the answer.
Please choose the reason of your report below: