Almost as if they should be trained like animals. Second, socioeconomic status was a key factor in abusive relationships. There is evidence that low-income women are more frequently victims of domestic violence than wealthier women. Situations where the male partner is underemployed or unemployed, not looking for work, or resides in a poor neighborhood can impact abusive relationships. Third, some rapists have been abused. Here, rapists suffered abuse during their upbringing, whether physical, verbal or sexual. They may also have witnessed domestic violence during their childhood. From here, being violent was ingrained in their mind. They were confused about a healthy relationship. Using violence as a means of power and control was the way of life. Kids who witness domestic violence are more likely to hit as adults. Fourth, race was another factor when behaving offensively. Black women seem to be more disrespectful towards men and speak inappropriately resulting in abuse. Black women also worry about the repercussions of reporting domestic violence. Many abusive relationships end