Armenian society to justify violence against women. survey results

“45.9% of women admitted that they are subjected to psychological violence by their partner. 21.3% of respondents answered that they are subjected to economic violence and 12.5% – to physical violence. As for the men, 52.3% of them admitted that they subject their partner to psychological violence, 28% said that they impose economic violence to their partner, while 17.4% said that subject their partner to physical violence”.

This is evidenced by the results of the sociological research “Men and gender equality issues in Armenia” held first time in our state, which were presented in the event dedicated to the 16-day campaign against gender violence. The survey was conducted by the United Nations Population Fund, on the basis IMAGES questionnaire, which includes questions on various topics, including gender-based violence.

“95.5% of men have controlling  behavior towards their partner…”

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