52 The per cent of women aged 15–49 years in developing countries (excluding China) who think that a husband is justified in hitting/beating his wife under certain circumstances is 52.
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Household surveys in 68 countries were conducted to determine attitudes towards domestic violence. When asked their opinion, on average, half of girls and women aged 15–49 responded that a husband or partner is justified in beating his wife under certain circumstances.
Level of education, wealth quintile and area of residence appear to influence significantly women’s approval of wife-beating.
The regions with the highest percentages based on survey data are West and Central Africa and Eastern and Southern Africa at 66% and 65% respectively. The lowest regional average is CEE/CIS at 32%.
Source: MICS, DHS and other national surveys, 2002-2008
