Domestic Abuse In Eminem's Framing Returning Home

This problem is brought up in Eminem’s verse, “If she ever tries to f***ing leave again / I’m a tie her to the bed / and set this house on fire” (Eminem ft. Rihanna). Here it is clear that Eminem is describing how most abusers feel when their significant other attempts to leave. Women who attempt leave an abusive relationship usually face multiple obstacles. For example as shown in Eminem’s rap, an increase in maltreatment that could lead to death. Having to experience constant mental and physical harm can be extremely detrimental to the victim’s mental health and overall self-esteem. Having to continuously feel and be told that they are worthless makes victims think that the idea of having a better life is impossible. In the book, Framing

From the video we see them living in an old apartment complex, littered with empty beer bottles, surrounded by liquor stores and seedy bars. Unfortunately, the media represents domestic violence to occur in certain societal groups. When stories about domestic abuse show up on the news, they often bring attention to the appearance of the couple. Some examples include their race, if they appear poor, the neighborhood they live in and more. That is why often the public has a perception of domestic abuse to happen only in places with lower socioeconomic statuses or in certain culture. It is believed that if the victim has a degree, a job, or a nice home, that they are not susceptible to abuse by anyone. However that belief is untrue and is one reason why domestic violences is underreported with minorities. In the article “Diverse Faces of Domestic Violence,” the writers Anderson and Aviles says, “These women [African-American women and Latina women] are not only dealing with the ‘typical’ stress that accompanies domestic violence, but are dealing with the stigma associated with race and the negative effects it has on the availability and access to culturally sensitive services” (131). Domestic abuse has no regard for the person’s educational background, gender, ethnicity, age, or appearance. This is why it is important for the media to properly represent and

People who have gone through this experience often end up having labels or stereotypes placed upon them, causing discrimination. This place fear on both the abuser and victim of what may happen once others find out. This is why by removing this stigma, both parties in the relationship will be able to break free from the cycle of violence and acknowledge the problem. For our part, we must become willing to listen to the stories they have about their experiences without judgment and give our support by encouraging them to seek help. We need to abolish the idea that it’s fine for a man to use physical force in order to get his female partner to become subservient. Or that the female could have avoided the situation only she hadn’t provoked her partner in the first place. By doing this, both the victim and the abuser will be more willing to seek and receive help. Gaining a basic understanding of what domestic violence is will allow us to be more helpful to someone who is in need. In order to solve this issue we have to help both the victim and the abuser. It’s important to remember to not use the media to define and dictate what a “good” relationship is. The entertainment’s main concern is not the welfare of the women, but for the sole purpose of increasing