The question is far too inclusive.
As with all such questions the answer can only be that some are, most are not.
If a man is abusing his girlfriend and or wife, then he will more than likely be abusive to all women. It is a mind frame, women to him = abuse. This is not true in all cases but in most of them.
Men, because they are stronger than a women when they are a adult. It would depend on what you mean by abusive, as women can be more abusive verbally, which could result in a man getting physical. Cases where women are physically abusive, don't tend to be reported, as it is embarrassing for a man, also many believe they wouldn't be taken seriously.
This is a generalisation, and a highly incorrect one at that. Women can be, are just as abusive and insecure as men. Many men are not abusive and are quite secure with themselves - the opposite is in fact a minority.
yes
Some women (like men) can be abusive to ANYONE - including other women.
He was verbally abusive to his daughter but there's no valid info about him being physically abusive.
No, but some may target insecure women.
50 percent
Men, unfortunately.
See links for resources for battered and abused women.
Bitchslap her & then report her abusive behavior to l.r.
Usually women do this because it is all they know. Many women will pick partners that are abusive because they've had abusive fathers, etc.