When physical abuse or rape is perpetrated on one
spouse by another it is termed spousal abuse.
It is the most common type of domestic violence and
usually involves the man assaulting his wife.
In many cases women are afraid to report spousal
abuse. They may be afraid of threats of further
harm if they report an incident to police or they may
be afraid of public ridicule. Others simply
believe that is the way of marriage and are the rights
of their husband. Nothing could be further from
the truth.
Spousal abuse in some other countries is not only
permitted but encouraged. Some cultures treat
women and wives as little more than personal property
of the father or husband. Thankfully, that is
not the case in the United States.
Spousal abuse is treated as a serious crime in the
U.S. and abusers can face stiff prison sentences for
assault on their wife. Many half-way homes exist
all over the U.S. where battered wives can seek refuge
and safety from an abusive spouse.
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