What concept do feminist theories use to explain violence against women?
a. Machismo
b. Femininity
c. Masculinity
d. Muscularity
A
Machismo is defined as compulsive masculinity that results in aggressive and violent behavior directed toward women, which occurs as the result of socialization of this behavior throughout childhood.
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