Shocking Stats from Across the Pond

The UK's feminist blog The F-Word has posted some shocking statistics on the attitudes of men and women in England and Wales on issues of domestic violence.

See their post for more details, but here are a few quick stats:

• 1 in 5 believe there is an excuse for domestic violence.
  
  
• 6% believe it's acceptable for a man to hit or slap his girlfriend or wife if she is dressed in sexy/revealing clothing in public. 14% believe it's sometimes acceptable to hit/slap her in that situation.
  
  
• 15% believe the woman should be held responsible for rape or sexual assault if she was using drugs at the time. 11% believe the women should be held responsible if she was drunk.
  

• 47% believe the woman should be held responsible or part-responsible for rape or sexual assault if she works as a prostitute.

• 52% believe the woman is responsible or part-responsible for rape or sexual assault if she does not clearly say NO to the man.