Violence against women is prevalent, with one incident reported to police every two minutes. On average, two women a week are killed by a male partner or former partner. Those who commit domestic violence often experienced abuse themselves or grew up in an abusive home. While men can also be victims, women are twice as likely to be injured. The discussion focuses on how violence is represented in music through song lyrics and videos, and whether this could promote or glamorize domestic violence, or have a negative influence on young people.

1. In any one year, there are 13 million separate incidents of physical violence or threats of violence against women One incident is reported to the police every two minutes 26% men had experienced at least one incident of inter-personal violence in their lifetimes. On average 2 women a week are killed by a male partner or former partner Abusers have experienced abuse themselves or grown up in an abusive home A quarter of girls aged 13-17 have experienced physical violence from a boyfriend Men are as likely to be victims of domestic violence but women are twice as likely to be injured through domestic violence 81% men and only 19% of women report incidents of domestic violence 10% of girls (13-17) have been pressured into unwanted sexual acts

3. Can you think of any examples where song lyrics or videos have promoted or glamorized domestic violence

6. Discussion Can music in videos and lyrics be blamed for the increasing level of violence?

7. Plenary Write a list of what should be censored in songs