According to symbolic interactionism, the crucial factor that indicates why women remain in abusive relationships is:

A. how the egalitarian nature of a relationship defines a woman's behavior.
B. the existence of violence, which seldom leads quickly to the end of a relationship.
C. how the victims define their violent situation.
D. the extensive use of verbal and nonverbal cues by their partners.


Answer: C

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