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There is evidence to support both sides of the gender symmetry debate. Some studies have found that women are just as likely as men to be perpetrators of IPV. Other studies have found that men are more likely than women to be perpetrators of IPV, especially severe IPV.

I believe that the most accurate way to understand the gender symmetry debate is to acknowledge that both men and women can be perpetrators of IPV, but that men are more likely to be perpetrators of severe IPV. This is supported by the fact that men are more likely than women to use physical force, threats, and weapons in IPV incidents.

When females are offenders, I do not think it is always largely in response to male aggression. There are many reasons why a woman might become an offender of IPV, including her own history of trauma, her own mental health problems, or her own substance abuse issues. However, it is also possible that a woman might become an offender in response to male aggression. For example, a woman might become violent if she is being abused by her partner.

When female victims of IPV do not apply for protective orders, I do not think it necessarily encourages recurring IPV. There are many reasons why a woman might not apply for a protective order, including fear of retaliation from her partner, fear of losing her children, or fear of being homeless. It is important to remember that IPV is a complex issue, and there is no single answer to why a woman might not apply for a protective order.

I believe that we need to do more to address the issue of IPV, regardless of the gender of the perpetrator or victim. We need to provide better support services for victims of IPV, and we need to educate people about the signs and symptoms of IPV. We also need to challenge the cultural norms that perpetuate violence against women.

Here are some specific things that can be done to address IPV:

• Provide more funding for shelters and other services for victims of IPV.
• Train police officers and other professionals to recognize and respond to IPV.
• Educate the public about the signs and symptoms of IPV.
• Challenge the cultural norms that perpetuate violence against women.