I found an interesting article discussing the claims men's right activists make about men being as likely, or nearly as likely to be victims of domestic violence as women. Michael Flood discusses how these claims are not only hurtful towards women but even potentially towards men:

Claims about Husband Battering

Michael Flood

A recent research project claimed to find that men and women are equally likely to be the perpetrators of domestic violence [Headey, Scott and de Vaus, 1999]. Studies such as these have been taken up by anti-feminist men to claim that 'husband battering' is widespread. In the article below, Michael outlines a critique of such claims. Read more