What does "Silence Perpetuates Violence" mean?

Question

Yeah. OK. So a friend of mine asked a question on here and got some inappropriate responses, which prompted *me* to ask a question related to the frustrations she experienced as a result of that event, and now... the answers *I* got to *that* question leads me to pose *this* question:

What does "Silence Perpetuates Violence" mean?

Thanks!

If you want to elaborate, consider these supporting questions:

Do you believe it is a true statement?
Do you believe it is a false statement?
Does making this statement threaten the stability of society?
If so, how?
Does making this statement contribute to improving society?
If so, how?
Do you believe men are more likely to believe this statement?
Would men more likely to respond favorably to the concept?
Do you believe women are more likely to believe this statement?
Would women more likely respond favorably to this concept?

Finally do you believe those more likely to answer this question will be part of "the choir," as we say?


Thanks, again

One need not be a counselor to have an opinion.

"Still water runs deep" seems an odd interpretation. "Still water runs deep" is a proverb that usually means "there's more to the picture than meets the eye." The focus of "still water runs deep" is generally a particular individual.

"Silence Perpetuates Violence" is not a proverb or colloquialism. It is a literal statement. It's focus is generally on society, not a particular individual

Wow. You guys are making picking a "best" answer a real challenge in the best way! This is great. I never thought Yahoo Answers would give me reason to need multiple best answer awards, but it has for this question. :)

Answer 1

it means to not say anything when you hear or see it keeps its happening,
that silence keeps the perpetrators from being punished and from having fear of punishment or being found out

i do believe is true
people sit back and dont say anything and the person will not stop

because they know no-one will say anything for whatever reason
they will keep going
until someone stands up and says 'hey im going to tell someone and you will be found out and punished', their power and control rises and they feel like nothing could touch them
until the reality of someone else having power to speak and controls the situation by involving someone else who will do something and takes the power and control away from them

society has no true stability, its a false stability, it keeps society going but no individuals are safe, and no individuals feel they are safe,
some individuals dont get the correct outcome and are let down by the law/system/other people
and this will keep the silence going and the stability of society a false one because people dont see the point in speaking if the outcome wont result in the person being properly punished and acknowledging what they did was infact wrong and this itself threatens the stability of society because less people will want to speak out if the result is not proper punishment for the perpatrator,
perpetrators will gain their control, power and urge to commit more violence and without the fear of being punished EVEN when caught it only serves to unstabalise the safety we all feel with the law and society behind us to help us

it may well improve society by enabling people who wish to speak out feel they are not betraying anyone, they are infact doing something for the good of someone else and possibly the good of all individuals involved and will enable other people to see that it is the right thing to do, its not poking your nose in other peoples business, its helping people who need help, who dont have the ability to help themselves
also by improving peoples perceptions and beliefs on the law and punishment when the punishment fits the crime rather than perpetrator being let off lightly and it being worth the individual persons time, effort, caring and being 'good',basicaly when its rewarding being the person who spoke out.

i think women are more likely to believe it,
the stigma on men to appear masculine includes not gossiping about people and not as i said 'poking your nose into other peoples business'
its seen as a woman thing to do and men in society are less likely to believe it due to society's beliefs on the matter although individually they probably do believe it and agree with it

i believe men and women equally respond positively to it, even though society tells men its not manly to interfere it is manly to want o protect so they will agree with the idea of protection for these people but not that its their duty to do themselves
and men, and society as a whole, feel a moral conscience to adhere to the law and wish to punish the criminals and prove there is a reason for being 'good' (because being 'bad' results in severe punishment)
and women obviously feel very vulnerable and the idea that there is many people who would stand up and protect them when they cant protect themselves ask for help for them, speak out for them, take control for them etc when they cant do it themselves is comforting and always there if anything ever happens to you

the choir? do you mean some large group of voices, thoughts opinions and decisions?
possibly, possibly not, most voices are unheard until someone stands up and speaks which really is the whole principal of the statement itself
no i dont really think i believe that,
it would be nice to think that my opinion here is somehow going to make a difference, that i may make a difference,
but it only makes a difference if the person uses the information and opinion to further society or help themselves and i see a lot of people when they ask a question they often want the answer that agrees with their already set opinion and made up mind and an oversimplified explanation and not some new information and or actual help or explanatory reasoning.

Answer 2

Silence perpetuates violience? Of coarse this statement is true, if someone doesnt stop it, say something about it, it will continue. In a way its allowing the behavior to happen.
Does it threaten the stability of society? Hmmm...I think we live in controlled chaos, i think the stability of socieity is like balancing a needle on the end of your nose, it can go either way. Making the statement, is a way voice your opinion, now if anyone notices, or take the blinder off to see maybe they will start talking about it. More important, do something about it.
Men and women are all different and if they choose to do the right thing, they will believe this statement. You will have those who dont want to be bothered, dont care about others, believes in fairy tales and the evil monster will just go away.
It takes those who have been through the madness to share what they know, to help those who can not help themselves.
If everything was perfect in this world and people actually cared, what a better place this would be.
Madness breeds madness, it just takes one person to make a difference...One person in someone life that can show them that life is not what they went through, but what it can be now...Because they were not loved, they normally dont love themselves, this they need to learned...That they are worthy of living a happy healthy life and what happened to them, you cant change that, but you can help someone else who is now going throught this...If they the victim choose to keep quite and do nothing, they will continue to suffer. Its time to say it out loud, silience is not golden here and you would hope anyone who has seen a child being abused, or a grown person, that they do something, call someone, find them help.
Just to let you know im not part of the choir....I cant sing

Answer 3

Meaning Of Perpetuates

Answer 4

I believe that it does.
Keeping interpersonal violence out of public discourse, especially domestic violence, is, in my opinion, an indirect way of approving it as a viable option.
Since domestic violence has a long history, often justified by custom and religion, it is still considered acceptable to treat one's wife and children in a manner that would not be acceptable to a stranger.
Outside of the home, keeping silent about hate crimes perpetuates the stereotypes about the targeted groups, as well as increasing the likelihood that the act will be repeated.

I don't believe that discourse about violence will threaten the fabric of society, but I do believe that it will contribute to an overall improvement.

I firmly believe that ignorance is the cause of most violence, and that public discourse can do much to educate people, thus lessening the acceptability of interpersonal violence.

Answer 5

Going Postal's reply is the distinct intent why the studies of Jesus and different studies within the bible are believed so as to be real. If a rumor, incorrect information, or a lie (intentional or now not) is handed round lengthy sufficient and to sufficient persons, it turns into authorized as reality. Then, it doesn't matter what the proof towards, individuals who think it to be real will battle to the loss of life to look after it. His reply could also be the distinct intent why no person attempts to "determine" the starting place of what they think. "Everybody says so, consequently, it have got to be real." Why will have to they determine? And, in the event that they admire the originator (man or woman or publication) they may not determine even supposing they desired to for worry of displaying disrespect and feasible repercussions from others who nonetheless think it to be real. We see this always with so referred to as "city legends", chain letters, and political correctness. I am, certainly not, denying the lifestyles of a Creator. That's whatever for every person to make a decision for themselves. But to refuse to impeach ourselves and others and to refuse to confess whilst we've got made a mistake, it doesn't matter what the subject, is absolutely irresponsible and a disservice to ourselves as good as all people round us.

Answer 6

Your question is quite detailed, and because I am not a counselor, I can not answer most of what you are asking and feel comfortable with my answers.

The best way for me to answer your FIRST question is this:

"Still water runs deep"!

Thank you,