"Dare to Reject My Confession?"... Violent 'Training' Videos Against Women Spread on Brazilian SNS

Violent Videos Simulating Rejection Scenarios Spread Online
A Series of Violent Crimes Against Women in Brazil
Concerns Rise Over the Influence of Misogynistic Content

Recently, controversy has arisen as videos depicting violent responses to women rejecting romantic advances have spread on social networking services (SNS).

According to the New York Post on May 10 (local time), a trend has been circulating among Brazilian men on SNS platforms like TikTok, where they film themselves mimicking violent behavior in hypothetical scenarios where a woman rejects a confession or romantic approach.

In these videos, men are seen punching sandbags, pretending to stab with a weapon, or pointing a gun at the camera, often saying they are "training in case she says no." While some users have consumed this content as a joke, women's organizations and experts have raised concerns that it carries the risk of justifying violence against women.

A video depicting violent behavior staged in a scenario where a woman rejects a man's romantic advances. TikTok

In fact, there have been a series of violent crimes in Brazil targeting women who rejected romantic advances. Last month, a 20-year-old woman, Alana Rosa, was stabbed about 50 times at her home after rejecting the persistent advances and gifts from a man named Luis Felipe Sampaio, who had been approaching her at the gym. The attack reportedly stopped only when Rosa's mother intervened.

Rosa was transported to the hospital, underwent multiple surgeries, and continued treatment, miraculously surviving. It has been reported that Rosa's side claimed the perpetrator had repeatedly accessed misogynistic content online.

The issue of violent crimes against women continues to be raised in Brazil. According to Brazil's Ministry of Justice and Public Security, more than 1,400 women were killed by men in Brazil last year. A study by the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro also identified 123 YouTube channels spreading misogynistic messages in Brazil, with a combined total of 23 million subscribers.

Meanwhile, Brazilian cybercrime authorities are investigating, believing that the related videos may incite violence against women. Authorities have requested TikTok to delete the relevant content and preserve account data.

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