The observation that the countries in the European Union with the highest levels of intimate partner violence also tend to rank high in gender equality is consistent with which of the following perspectives?

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The status inconsistency perspective suggests that when women gain more rights and status (indicative of higher gender equality), it can lead to increased conflict and violence in intimate relationships due to perceived threats to traditional gender roles and power dynamics. This perspective explains why higher levels of gender equality might paradoxically coincide with higher levels of intimate partner violence in some contexts.

The Observation That the Countries in the European Union with the Highest