The result of the latest study is somewhat surprising. Sixty-three percent of women Ethiopia believes that a husband punch is right if necessary, a survey pointed out.
“Wife’s failure to take care of children, offers argument with her husband, refuses to have sex with husband, and going anywhere without husband’s knowledge are some of the reason that makes a husband’s beating Valid,” the survey indicated.
Twelve thousand sixth hundred and eighty-eight females and fifteen thousand six hundred eight three male interviewees from 15-49 ages have included in the study, which has conducted for six months.
From the male sides, 28 percent of the respondents opined that “if the above reasons are there, a beating is acceptable.”
The study finally recommends that the government and other pertaining organs should design and implement a strategy to reduce such harmful traditional outlooks and practices.
Violence against Women and Girls is a global pandemic that has or will affect 1 in 3 women in their lifetime. Violence is not only a personal struggle for the victims but also has severe consequences on social and economic outcomes.
The World Bank is uniquely positioned to address violence against women and girls around the world and currently supports 128 million USD in development projects aimed at resolving the issue.
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