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Originally Posted by Damien
I think it's different in those cases. It's not implying beating men up is ok but rather breaking with the perceived norm (i.e Men are stronger than Women) to show empowerment. You'll find the men in those cases are probably strong, imposing figures. It would be more worrying if the men were in a corner sheltering while they attack them with bats or something. It's often shown in a more fun/sexual way..
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In one of the Sugababes' videos, I think it's "Freak Like Me" it shows them beating up men in nightclubs. Is that the right way to show female empowerment?
Would it be morally right if a henpecked man or a guy who was the victim of abuse was depicted as punching a woman's lights out? If you're trying to imply that in these cases 2 wrongs make a right then I'd be surprised and a little disappointed.
There are other ways to represent female empowerment and violence is NOT one of them.