The Day It Happened by Rosario Morales - 1302 Words

â€Å"Domestic violence, or intimate partner violence, is defined as a pattern of assaultive and coercive behaviors, including physical, sexual, and psychological attacks as well as economic coercion that adults or adolescents use against their intimate partners† (Peeks-Asa). When it comes to domestic violence many people don’t want to get involved, but if just one person took a stand maybe others would follow and potentially save a life, like the neighbors did in The Day It Happened by Rosario Morales. Domestic violence can happen to anyone at any time, there is no typical victim or perpetrator. The fact that there is no one specific group that domestic violence occurs in more than another, only makes it more difficult to get an accurate†¦show more content†¦In some cases of domestic violence it may be difficult for others to get involved, especially if the victim is not ready or willing to admit there is a problem. In cases where the victim will not come forw ard sometimes all that can be done is talking to the person involved and letting them know that someone is willing to listen when they want to talk. In some cases the victim of domestic violence just needs to know that someone else knows what is going on before they can accept it themselves. If society would be more willing to stand up for the victims and offer assistance, however simple, maybe one person could be helped out of a possibly life-threatening situation. Because it is thought that domestic violence is a problem found in homes most people don’t want to get involved in something that used to be considered a private matter between husbands and wives. It is not an easy choice to make to get involved when it comes to domestic violence and many people choose not to get involved for various reasons. Those who do chose to get involved may have to face the abuser in courts of law if and when it goes that far. This can be frightening for some. Others may consider getting i nvolved an inconvenience if they have to take time out of their lives. For others, they may be friends or acquaintances with the abuser and mayShow MoreRelatedUnderstanding Influences from the Writers Background in Rosario Morales The Day It Happened1623 Words   |  7 Pagesï » ¿Influences from Writers Background Rosario Morales (1930-2011) from Harlem, NY, was a very independent and radical person. A feminist, a Marxist, artist, writer, and also an environmentalist (Morales and Levins 2011). The character in The Day it Happened, Josie found the inner strength to stand up for her rights as a women and not accept the part of victim. In this short story there is evidence that there comes a point in her life when Morales too realizes she must take a stand and find the courageRead MoreThe Day It Happened: Feminisim, Machismo772 Words   |  4 Pagesis gone. The Day It Happened is a story written by Rosario Morales, a Puerto Rican poet and activist, who was born in Puerto Rico but gr ew up in New York. This short story takes place in a barrio of N.Y. in an apratment building, which is narrated by one of the neighbors. Morales depicts an abusive Latino relationship during the 90 s where machismo, domestic violence and love coincide to give us a small viewing of how the lives of many Latino womyn were like. The Day It Happened, being told byRead MoreThe Birth of Heroes and the Rise of Filipino Nationalism12139 Words   |  49 Pagesanother pirate attack against the city. The putrid smell of the fumes belies a far deeper reason for this conflagration. The year was November 30, 1645, feast day of Saint Andrews, patron saint of the Manilenos. A year ago, Manilenos were feasting on roast pig and lighting their incenses, made by Indian hands. For religious Manilenos, the feast day is the most important in the liturgical calendar because it ushers the feasts of Saints. Today, Manilenos are neither rejoicing nor worshipping but, weeping