Syerleena Abdul Rashid
The Malaysian Insider
30 January 2015
So apparently, there are some men who think that it is completely acceptable to cane women as a measure to reprimand her of her duties as a woman.
Most Malaysians are aware that we live in a patriarchal society, a system that favours men and disregards the significance of the opposite gender.
Understandably, certain ancient religious scriptures may highlight verses that may come across as permitting a husband to “strike lightly”.
A few days ago, a local daily reported that an influential individual expressed his thoughts on the matter. “Husbands are allowed to hit their wives for the purpose of teaching without the intention to hurt them or disgrace them. This method, however, should be the last resort after all other methods fail, including reprimanding her and sleeping separately,” he said. Continue reading “Don’t ever use religion to justify caning women”