Which statement concerning cross-cultural violence is true?
A)In some cultures, a woman is rated positively if she remains in an abusive relationship.
B)Chinese Americans do not recognize physical aggression as a form of domestic violence.
C)In Arab countries, abused women have the legal right to kill abusive husbands without fear of legal reprisal.
D)While it is considered a form of abuse in the United States, South Asian immigrants view complete social isolation of a spouse as an honor.

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This statement is true in certain cultures where a woman's value and social status are closely tied to her ability to maintain a stable and harmonious family environment. In such cultures, divorce or separation can bring shame and social ostracism to a woman and her family, which motivates women to tolerate violence and abuse from their partners. This phenomenon is known as "cultural Stockholm syndrome."

Which Statement Concerning Cross-Cultural Violence Is True