Unless she is punching you first. I wouldn't take that, I would try and grab her hands and tell her to stop. If that didn't work, I would then would hit back.
I wouldn’t touch this with a 10 foot pole. Nothing good comes out of it. societal pressure means she’ll never leave him no matter what he does. You’re applying your moral and societal values onto them. That’s not how they see it. And if you touch the father, you bet your ass that badass son will see you as the aggressor in this and come after you.
Best plan is to seduce Mama San away from Mr Punchy. Then make him a coffee table if he has a problem with that.
Have you looked at data right here in the U S of A? "Small" does not come to mind. Most studies show domestic violence rates higher in white, black and Latin households over Asian/PI, but let's just roll with stereotypes because we get to laugh out loud.
Seriously? Just cause it's reported more doent make it true... Try again It's not something to be proud of...btw.
I've met very few asian women who don't rule their household/family. They're more scary than most other races if you want to stereotype them
Even though they do "rule" the household in some ways... there has been always been a belief of family unity over personal safety. Not only in culture but in law as well. Domestic violence laws have only recently been updated in China to help protect victims. prior to this, the offenders would be fined and reprimanded... and the abuse could continue. it is nuts... China, India, the abuse is so much worse because the perpetrators are not held criminally accountable and find "support" in their community.
How hard would it be to look up the son. If possible be CONSTRUCTIVE. Something along the lines of "is Mrs X your mom?" "She is a totally sweet lady you are lucky" " I have noticed a couple of times it looked like she was hurt, just in case you weren't aware" "If you need help let me know as your Mom is great" Let it simmer. Do not imply he knows, do not imply it is dad, do not imply someone is beating on her. Just concern about someone you think a lot of.