Types of Violence: Physical Violence

Physical Harm (external or internal)

• Beatings (TDHS – 4 out of 10 women since the age of 15)
• Women: 58%, Men: 40% – believe it is acceptable for a husband to beat his wife
• Burning with fire
• Use of weapons
• Hair pulling
• Pushing
• Twisting the arm/leg
• Banging the head against the wall/floor
• Stabbing or piercing any part of the body with a sharp object
• Burning with fire
• Denial of food
• Forcing someone to relocate without their consent