Asked by Diamond Johnson on Sep 29, 2024

According to the textbook,which of the following is the primary reason why most of the women who continue to live with abusive husbands do not leave?

A) They are pressured by religious and other groups to which they belong to stay.
B) They are waiting for the right moment to seek revenge against their husbands.
C) They fear their husbands will retaliate.
D) They fear leaving will harm their prospects for getting a good job.

Abusive Husbands

Husbands who engage in behaviors that inflict physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual harm on their partners.

Religious Pressure

The influence or coercion exerted by religious groups or beliefs on individuals or societies to conform to specific doctrines or practices.

Career Prospects

The potential or outlook for one's job opportunities and advancements in their chosen profession.

  • Identify the societal, cultural, and economic conditions contributing to family violence, including the role of poverty.