Liam, a theorist, believes that patriarchal societies tend to make men more violent toward women.He also believes that variables such as power, privilege, and status influence the level of violence that men display toward women.In this scenario, Liam subscribes ________.

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Liam's belief about the impact of patriarchal societies on the level of violence toward women aligns with feminist theories, which view gender inequality as the root cause of violence against women. Social exchange theories focus on the exchange of resources in social relationships, resource theories emphasize the role of resources in social inequality, and social learning theories emphasize the role of observation and reinforcement in shaping behavior. Liam's views do not align with these other three theories as closely as they do with feminist theories.

Liam, a Theorist, Believes That Patriarchal Societies Tend to Make