to think gmtv should stop using the phrase battered wife?

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Am I being over sensitive, perhaps I am.

Makes me think of haddock. So, yes, I do think they should stop using it.

Would you prefer "victim of domestic abuse".

yanbu
I think sometimes they just go for the "big" phrase.
like saying some one suffers from cp.

I think everyone should just stop watching GMTV.
You're only encouraging them you know....

i find the term very unhelpfull.
i dont particularly like "victim" either. if i had to describe myself i would say that i was a Survivor of domestic abuse.

battered wife makes those - like the many we have seen on mn - who have experienecd moderate levels of agressive behaviour to feel that they are not justified in assuming it is DV.
Its like the only way your abuse constitues DV is if you are hospitalised or something.

I also prefer it to be called Domestic Abuse rather than Domestic violance.

But i am probably over thinking it all based upon my own esxperiances.

Domestic Abuse - not bothered whether victim or survivor. Survivor feels a little glorified to me but so long as not battered, fried or poached violence and abuse is recognised in its many guises that's good with me.

Agree with nicky - better to stop watching gmtv. I don't think gmtv is going to stop using the buzz phrases of the day.

I think the issue of "battered wife" is misleading as to the extent of the problem. Domestic Abuse / Violence is not only physical - in fact I would argue the most harmful aspects of it are the mental aspects.

I do wish that the media would show a wider appreciation of the problem - perhaps that would enable more to spot the warning signs of a controlling & abusive partner before they became too involved... I wish I had!

Don't know really. Whenever I hear the phrase I always think 'Oh God' and feel all funny and sad. I agree with ProdigalMomma. So much better to try and teach that just because he's not beating you up doesn't mean he's not controlling, and to try and teach people how to spot the signs before they get themselves in too deep.

battered wife imples that there are no male victims of Domestic Abuse/Violence

What an odd thread to suddenly revive after 2 years.

Really agree with mamazon and prodigalmomma, 'battered wife'???? Only wifes/women/physical?? Just like GMTV unfortunately tabloid tv.

Squever did this happen 2 years ago? Don't see the relevance of your comment but then I wasn't on mumsnet 2 years ago