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Caning is a form of corporal punishment that consists of administering strikes (known as "strokes") to the body with what is typically a rattan cane.

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Caning is a form of impact play that uses slender, often rattan or synthetic rods to deliver precise strikes, typically across the buttocks or thighs. Unlike the thud of a paddle or the warmth of a hand, the cane offers a different flavor of sensation—stingy, immediate, and exacting.

This educational documentary explores the history, practice, and psychological impact of caning — one of the harshest forms of corporal punishment still used in parts of the world today.

In the United States, the answer is clear: this type of judicial punishment is considered unconstitutional. But the story of caning is more complex than it first appears.

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Caning is a form of corporal punishment in which a convicted person is struck repeatedly on the bare buttocks with a rattan cane, typically leaving lasting scars and causing extreme pain.

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Caning in the Singapore armed forces (illustrated) Singapore is one of few countries today where formal CP is an official part of the disciplinary regime in the military.

Caning is a physical punishment where a person is struck a number of times by a cane that is usually made of rattan. Also called flogging or whipping, the cane is most commonly used against a person’s hands, back, or buttocks.

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Caning is a form of corporal punishment consisting of a number of hits (known as "strokes" or "cuts") with a single cane usually made of rattan, applied to the offender's bare or clothed buttocks or hands.