Question

What do you mean by domestic abuse?

• A. It is a phenomenon where a person is physically, verbally, sexually or emotionally abused by close family members.
• B. It is a phenomenon where only a woman is physically, verbally, sexually or emotionally abused by close family members.
• C. It refers to physical or verbal behaviour that is of a sexual nature and against the wishes of a woman.
• D. It refers to physical or verbal behaviour that is of a sexual nature and against the wishes of a man.

Answer 1

The correct option is A It is a phenomenon where a person is physically, verbally, sexually or emotionally abused by close family members.

Domestic abuse is a phenomenon where a person is physically, verbally, sexually or emotionally abused by close family members. Domestic violence can also involve violence against children, parents, or the elderly.