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Domestic violence is physical abuse by one family member against another which two of the following are most likely to be victims of such abuse ?

Correct answer: C. female partners/spouses and children

  • A. female partners/spouses and older relatives
  • B. male partners/spouses and children
  • C. female partners/spouses and children
  • D. older relatives and children

Explanation

Women in intimate partnerships and children are among the groups most commonly exposed to domestic abuse because the violence occurs within unequal family and household relationships. Older relatives can also be victims, but they are not the best pairing here.

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