Corporal punishment
Corporal Punishment
Corporal punishment (/ˈkɔːrpərəl/; from the Latin corpus, "body") is a form of physical punishment that involves the deliberate infliction of pain as retribution for an offence, or for the purpose of disciplining or reforming a wrongdoer, or to deter attitudes or behaviour deemed unacceptable. The term usually refers to methodically striking the offender with an implement, whether in judicial, domestic, or educational settings.
Etymology
The word "corporal" in "corporal punishment" comes from the Latin corpus, meaning "body". The term has been used in English since the 16th century, and was first used to refer to punishments in schools in the 19th century.
Types
Corporal punishment can be divided into three main types:
- Judicial corporal punishment: As part of a criminal sentence ordered by a court of law. Cognate with capital punishment.
- Domestic corporal punishment: Within the family—typically, children punished by parents or guardians.
- School corporal punishment: Within schools, when students are punished by teachers or school administrators.
Related Terms
- Capital punishment: The execution of an offender sentenced to death after conviction by a court of law of a criminal offense.
- Physical punishment: Punishment in which physical force is used and intended to cause some degree of pain or discomfort.
- Discipline: The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Corporal punishment
- Wikipedia's article - Corporal punishment
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