Physical, sexual, emotional, financial, spiritual abuse and harassment or stalking can all constitute violence against women. Any act of gender-based violence that results in or is likely to result in physical, sexual, or psychological harm to women is considered violence. Stalking involves following a woman in an unwanted, persistent manner and invading her privacy in a way that threatens her safety. Sexual abuse involves threatening, intimidating, or physically forcing a woman into unwanted sexual acts. Emotional abuse includes demeaning actions meant to restrict a woman's freedom through isolation, threats or degrading comments.