If a woman hits a man is the man allowed to hit back?

[Merrick]

I would like to know how the people who voted maybe came to the conclusion.

Isn't the right of self defense absolute and uninfringable, should there truly be any doubt that you are allowed to defend yourself with equal level of violence if violence is cast upon you?

Allowed under the laws of various governments? Probably. Allowed under the law of free will? Absolutely. I don’t think there is any doubt that in many circumstances it is allowed. Is it beneficial or harmful for your soul evolution to strike back? You may feel your violence is justified, but you are only attacking yourself. When you forgive the transgression, you forgive yourself.