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Battered Women Syndrome Theory

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Battered women syndrome theory is now widely seen as open to misuse. In the simplest form it does not account for many rational social, economic and cultural choices which may lead to decision to remain in relationship – fear of retaliation, stalking, escalated violence, need for financial support, concern for wellbeing of children, desire to stay in own home, lack of social, family, community support networks, various aspects of risk assessment and management of survival. Walker (1979) work was pioneering feminist research on the psychological effects of

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