The normalisation of domestic violence

Regrettably, domestic violence seems to be accepted by a wide cross-section of Guyanese men and women as a normal aspect of life.

I am no social worker with years of experience on this matter, nor have I conducted extensive research on the issue, but in my brief 25 years, I believe I have made enough observations to confidently come to this conclusion.

Today, young girls are socialised, whether directly or indirectly, by their parents and society at large into