VIOLENCE

Byline: SAIMA IBARAHIM Violence is the expression of physical or verbal force against self or other, compelling action against one's will on pain of being hurt. The word violence covers a broad spectrum. It can vary from a physical altercation between two beings where a slight injury may be the outcome to war and genocide where millions may die as a result. Violent behavior is defined as intentional physically aggressive behavior against another person. The causes of violent behavior in humans are often topics of research in psychology and sociology