Violence on women common in patriarchy

The overarching superiority complex of men in patriarchal societies triggers constant violence against women and children, observed National Human Rights Commission Chairman Dr Mizanur Rahman at a discussion yesterday.
The discussion on preventing oppression and violence on women and children was organised by Human Rights International Bangladesh at Supreme Court Bar Auditorium in the capital.
Mizanur Rahman said no matter how tough the laws are, violence against women will not stop unless the rule of law is established in the country.
Condemning the court procedure of dealing with rape cases, he said, "Why does the rape victim have to prove that she was raped?" Rather the accused should have the responsibility to prove that he was not guilty, he opined.