Justifying violence
Suggesting violence is justified in certain circumstances, for example, believing that violence is justified if a woman cheats on her partner.
Excusing violence
Attributing violence to external factors, for example, believing that rape results from men not being able to control their need for sex.
Trivialising violence
Suggesting violence is not serious enough to warrant action, for example, believing that domestic violence is a private matter.
Downplaying violence
Denying its seriousness, denying that it occurs or denying that certain behaviours are violence at all. For example, believing that women make up or exaggerate claims of domestic violence to support child custody claims.
Shifting blame for violence
Shifting blame from the perpetrator to the victim. For example, believing that if a woman is raped while drunk, she is partly responsible.