The Burning Bed Phenomenon: Shedding Light on Intimate Partner Violence
Words: 390 1486Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a complex and pervasive issue that affects millions worldwide, transcending socio-economic, cultural, and geographic boundaries. Among the various manifestations of IPV, the "burning bed" phenomenon stands out as a particularly poignant and harrowing illustration of the lengths to which some victims of abuse are driven. Coined from the title of the acclaimed book and subsequent movie, this term encapsulates the desperate act of setting fire to a bed as a means of escape from domestic […]
