[Chanticleer]

Well, it seems that way sometimes, I'm sure. Women can be abusive to men. But it's sort of like the issue with dogs. Little yappy dogs are more likely to bite than a big dog, but far less likely to do serious damage.

Every now and then, I'll sneak up on dear Mr. Chanti to give him a little tickle. I almost always regret it, because no matter what I do, he always gets the better of me. I'm no dainty little woman, but if he ever really wanted to do some damage to me, or if he ever lost control of himself with me, I wouldn't stand a chance. It's a good thing I know I'm completely safe with him, and he would only use his strength to defend me.

But you're right -- there should be no double-standards. A female teacher assaulting a male student is just as wrong as a male teacher assaulting a female student, racism is wrong no matter who's the target, and abuse is abuse, regardless of the gender of the perpetrator or the victim.

[Alia]

Good post.