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have
learned this behaviour in their family or origin (75% of batterers
have witnessed their father abusing their mother) |
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believe and are
influenced by dominant male images reinforced by society and
media |
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live in society
where there are few, if any, negative consequences for woman
abuse |
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believe it is
an appropriate expression of power and control |
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want their partner
to remain dependent on them |
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want their relationship to work
and hope their partner will change |
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fear of reprisals from their partner |
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lack of money or housing (95%
of women who left their partner live below the poverty line |
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want their children to have a
father at home |
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feel guilt, shame and responsibility
for the abuse |
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are not aware that help is available |
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may have religious or familial
beliefs that condemn a woman for leaving |
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do not have personal or social
supports |
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fear of losing their children |
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