Whatever the reason, it's unlikely to have anything to do with men being frightened of them. When they stop this behaviour, it's usually because they're ashamed, embarrassed or have belatedly realised they're disgusting dogs who can't hold their drink. Some females might have periods in their life when they get "slap-happy", primarily when socialising, maybe when attention seeking, usually when drunk (guilty!). What's more, women tend to be aware of this, if only subliminally. The differences in physical size and/or strength between the sexes mean that most men are simply not physically scared of most women. However, even unprotected, would Jay-Z have felt under genuine physical threat from his sister-in-law? Not that women should feel entitled to attack men, but this is a distinction that needs to be made. Perhaps it could have been assault had the bodyguard not intervened. A woman momentarily lashing out at her brother-in-law at a social event does not count as domestic violence. It's important to note that what happened in the lift was not domestic violence, which can be suffered by both sexes, albeit predominantly women. While there are exceptions, in the majority of cases, FOM violence is different to MOF violence, in myriad ways, ranging from context, scale and intent to self-defence, sexual attacks and death rates. Since the incident, there have been relentless debates along the lines of: "If it had been Jay-Z attacking Solange, there would have been an outcry, he'd have been arrested, his career and reputation destroyed – so why does a woman get away with it?" However, this seems painfully simplistic. However, in my opinion, it would be a mistake to view that video scuffle as in any way comparable, never mind equivalent, to the bulk of male on female violence.
W ho knows what prompted Solange Knowles to lash out at her brother-in-law, Jay-Z, in a lift at the Met ball, held back by a bodyguard, while her sister, Beyoncé, passively observed? Was Solange drunk, frustrated about her career, sticking up for her sister – all or none of the above? The recently released (carefully vague) statement from the Knowles-Carter camp about the "unfortunate incident" revealed nothing.
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