Infidelity has been cited as one of the reasons why men have been at the receiving ends of domestic violence in recent times.
The experts also attributed it to the increasingly popular fad of female chauvinism, poverty, declining value of the extended family system and reluctance of the male victims to speak out due to associated stigma.
Respondents, among who were clinical psychologists, sociologists, rights activists and clerics, told the News Agency of Nigeria in separate interviews that concerted action must be taken to stem the menace.
A psychologist, Mr. Segun Adeoye, said the rising cases of domestic violence could be attributed to “the culture of silence among victims.”
“The reason why most people believe that men are not abused is because they hardly speak out like women do.
“This boils down to the societal belief that men should be stronger and cannot be victims…
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