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Why do women insist upon getting physically abused?
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Women may insist upon getting physically abused for various reasons. These could include believing that the abuse is their fault, feeling that they deserve to be abused, an sense of self-preservation when living in an abusive home environment, emotional investment in the relationship, or the pervasive gender expectations of society. Physical abuse is a pattern of behavior that has often been learned from past generations and is often tied to cultural expectations or religious practices. As such, it is often difficult for a woman to see herself in a different light or realize that she does not have to accept abuse.