Importance of Defending Yourself Against Physical and Verbal Violence

In any of its manifestations, violent acts represent a failure. If two people confront each other aggressively, this implies that their ability to dialogue has disappeared. In the same way, if a certain degree of violence is imposed in a society, there is a generalized convulsion and a risk to the physical integrity of people.

The different levels can and should be fought

so that the coexistence peace between human beings is a reality, it is necessary that violent acts are repressed by law and, at the same time, are rejected by society as a whole.

Certain degrees of physical and verbal aggression are sometimes tolerated because they are considered normal and unavoidable. Insults and fights between small children or the so-called bullying They are not minor incidents, because behind them are victims who suffer and their suffering can generate extreme reactions such as depression, social isolation or even suicide.

In some countries with a macho culture, a certain degree of physical and verbal violence against women has been normalized. This normalization represents a clear danger, since it is a way of accepting the subjugation of women.

In some areas of the planet, organized criminal groups have imposed their law with all kinds of strategies: verbal threats, extortion, blackmail, the revolutionary tax, etc. These actions have an obvious violent ingredient and if they are not combated effectively, they end up becoming a social disease.

What can be done to meet these challenges?

Although there is no definitive formula to solve this type of situation, there are some guidelines that can act as a brake so that they do not occur. Governments can be forceful and forceful in cracking down on various forms and levels of violence.

In the school environment it is convenient to activate intolerance plans against aggressions.

In the world of work, codes of conduct can be proposed aimed at avoiding any verbal or physical aggression.

In sport it is also viable to combat violence and in this sense in some countries radical groups of fans are prohibited from entering sporting events.

The media they also have one social responsability and for this reason they can activate marketing campaigns sensitization aimed at reducing violence.

In short, it is the whole of society that must defend itself against physical and verbal violence. Otherwise, the violent become a permanent threat against freedom and security.

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