Many people make assumption that if a woman is in an abusive relationship, she is choosing to stay and that by leaving, she will be able to stop the abuse. With the growing numbers of women reporting to be harassed in a relationship across the globe, most of us must wonder why women stay in abusive relationships. It is common to hear people claimed, "I would leave the second he raised his hand", "I do not allow it happen to me” or “I would never tolerate with it," when discussing domestic violence. It is easier said than done. To point the finger and make judgement. Only the victims are aware of the truth. This is tremendously complicated issue for many of us to understand, even for those who have been in a violence relationship. Hence, this paper aim to identify reasons for victims to stay while putting their safety at risk.
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To Cite this Article: Maidin, A. B., Hamzah, M. B., & Abdullah, M. H. B. T. (2022). Domestic Violence: Why Women Choose to Stay. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12(10), 2553– 2559.
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