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Share of women who believe a husband is justified in beating his wife, 2020

Percentage of women ages 15-49 who believe a husband/partner is justified in hitting or beating his wife/partner for any of the following five reasons: argues with him;
refuses to have sex; burns the food; goes out without telling him; or when she neglects the children.

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Source: Data compiled from multiple sources by World Bank