Vocabulary
- Rape: Penetration of any bodily orifice
by a body part or object.
- Verbal Abuse: Any acts of name calling,
criticisms, public humiliation, put downs, or
embarrassments.
- Abuse of Male Privilege: Making all the
decisions; going out with the boys but not allowing her that
freedom; walking out on an argument and leaving her; doing all the
telephoning and expecting her to be there.
- Sexual Abuse: Unwanted or uncomfortable
touching. Continuing sexual advances after being told "no." Forced
sex. "Playful" use of force during sex or treating partner like a
sex object.
- Physical Abuse: Any attempt to hurt or
scare a partner physically such as hitting, biting, hair pulling,
grabbing, pushing, shoving, tripping, or kicking.
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