Politics
'Alarming': More Dutch People Show Understanding for Beating Women
A study by the Universities of Amsterdam and Tilburg reveals that 15.8% of Dutch people now consider it justifiable for a man to beat his wife, a slight increase from previous years. State Secretary Judith Tielen (VVD) described the findings as alarming, noting that resistance to domestic violence has declined since 2012. The research indicates that younger individuals and those with less stable financial situations are less likely to condemn such acts. Additionally, more respondents view it as problematic when women earn more than their male partners. Researchers attribute these shifting attitudes to broader societal changes and mention the murder of 17-year-old Lisa in 2025 as a factor increasing feelings of insecurity among women. Despite this, positive views on abortion remain stable, though overall emancipation rankings have dropped.
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