Syrena has been a victim of intimate partner abuse for 6 years and is currently seeking help from an agency that provides safe housing and attorneys
When her husband is contacted by police, he says it is a personal family issue and they should stay out of it. Which explains why it is not a personal family issue? a) Cultural values and social institutions play a role.
b) Gender issues are biological so women need to be protected and nurtured.
c) Societal based micro-issues shape gender expectations including acceptance of violence.
d) Although it affects few families, it is not random and can be predicted based on numerous factors.
a
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