Gender-Based Violence

noun the act of throwing stones at someone or something until they are killed or injured

• In some countries, stoning is still used as a form of punishment for certain crimes.
• I heard that stoning is a common practice in some rural areas.
• They were stoning each other with snowballs during the winter festival.
• The criticism she received felt like emotional stoning.

noun physical, emotional, psychological, financial, or sexual abuse

• Domestic abuse is a serious issue that affects many families around the world.
• I heard that she finally left him because of the domestic abuse.
• That jerk needs to stop the domestic abuse or he's going to jail.
• The cycle of domestic abuse can be like a dark cloud hanging over a family's happiness.

noun a photograph or video taken up a woman's skirt without her consent, typically to view her underwear or genital area

• The act of taking upskirt photos is considered a violation of privacy and is punishable by law.
• I heard that someone got caught trying to take an upskirt photo at the mall.
• Creeps who try to upskirt women should be arrested.
• His reputation took a hit when rumors of him engaging in upskirt behavior surfaced.

noun a pattern of behavior used to dominate, manipulate, or intimidate a partner in an intimate relationship

• Coercive control is a pattern of behavior used by one person to dominate and control another.
• She finally left him after realizing the extent of his coercive control over her.
• That guy is a master at using coercive control to get what he wants.
• The government's use of coercive control over the media is concerning for freedom of speech.

noun the act of killing a woman or girl, in particular by a man and on account of her gender

• Femicide is a serious issue that needs to be addressed through policy and education.
• The news reported another case of femicide in our city last night.
• It's sickening how some people think femicide is justified.
• The rise in femicide is like a dark cloud hanging over our society.