Abstract
Corporal punishment is one of the most controversial disciplinary practices currently being used in school settings despite the vulnerability that it creates for students to be physically abused. Some cultures continue to believe that corporal punishment is a useful tool for teaching children to be respectful, honest, and productive members of society. The present study attempted to discern the nature and extent of corporal punishment used by teachers in the secondary schools located in six provinces of Zimbabwe between 1990 and 1997, as well as what actions were taken against these teachers. The results of the present study suggest that the majority of the perpetrators were male, had received official training for their position, and were sanctioned with a fine.
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