The Belief That It Is Okay to Hit a Family

question 43

Multiple Choice

The belief that it is okay to hit a family member in order to discipline them is in keeping which of the following cultural factors that contributes to physical abuse?

• A) gender role socialization
• B) the view that women and children are property of men
• C) the acceptance of corporal punishment
• D) the lack of faith in the criminal justice system in dealing with such matters

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