Let's take a look at this beating thing wella.
The media is rife with instances, latest being that of the Iginlas. Truth is, for every one that comes to the public domain, there are thousands shuffled under the carpet.

I have tried to wrap my head around a plausible justification for this uncivil display (except perhaps in the instances I alluded to in the succeeding premise) but I am yet to find any that effective communication cannot help resolve.

Perhaps, assault, domestic violence shares the same pedestal as a lingering tantrum, developmental stunting or retardation, all depicting the presence of an infant inhabiting an adult body.

Let's ponder on these premise:

A man is not referred to as a "Gentleman" for no reason.
Again, for some reason, the female is glowingly depicted as "lady, rose, sunshine, flower, etc" and for the religiously inclined, "the weaker sex"(I Peter 3:7).
Medically speaking, the man weighs more, has a higher basal metabolic rate, possesses heavier bones and comparatively larger muscle bulk than female counterparts of same age group.
Last but not the least, the monthly cycle females experience with its attendant rush of hormones can to a great extent account for the emotional lability they sometimes exhibit.

So my points are:

That the guy acts the gentleman by never hitting a lady - caveat: except when a female criminal or assassin accosts you.
That a lady who hits a man needs empathy and understanding in the first instance, then professional help for subsequent assaults.
That the guy who hits a lady, even in the first instance needs professional help. Why can't he take on a man his own size? This in itself is not right as wisdom is mightier than strength.
To all male apologists out there, I am not giving females a soft landing. Rather, I am only saying it as it is and should be.
To the feminine folk, please don't misconstrue the male gentility for cowardice.

So, people let me know your take while you enjoy your Sunday.