Even when faced with constant violence,a surprising number of women make no attempt to leave the men who abuse them.Lenore Walker (1977)has suggested that this passivity is a form of __________.
A)fatalism
B)stoicism
C)indifference
D)unemotionality
E)None of the above

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Fatalism refers to the belief that events are predetermined and therefore powerless to be changed. Women who stay in abusive relationships despite the violence may hold fatalistic beliefs that they cannot escape the situation. This can lead to a sense of hopelessness and helplessness about their ability to control their own lives. Passivity, or inaction in response to abuse, may therefore be a manifestation of fatalism.

Even When Faced with Constant Violence,a Surprising Number of Women