Why is it difficult to accurately determine the level of partner abuse in same-sex couples?
A)Because most same-sex couples are lesbians and women are rarely the perpetrators of abuse
B)Because homosexuals may be less likely to seek medical attention for their injuries because of fear of discrimination
C)Because the CDC and WHO do not track statistics on same-sex partner abuse
D)Because violence rarely happens in same-sex couples

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Homosexual individuals may be less likely to seek medical attention for their injuries because of fear of discrimination, which makes it difficult to accurately determine the level of partner abuse in same-sex couples. However, this does not necessarily mean that violence rarely happens in same-sex couples, making options A and D incorrect. While it is true that the CDC and WHO do not track statistics on same-sex partner abuse, this is not the main reason why determining the level of partner abuse in same-sex couples is difficult, making option C incorrect.

Why Is It Difficult to Accurately Determine the Level of Partner