Abuse is not a "male" thing, but something some humans do. Understanding the underlying reasons why one person abuses another is important. Perhaps studying why women abuse men and other women, might provide insights into the behavior rather than blaming the behavior on some innate male characteristic. The study below was quite enlightening...

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sexual-victimization-by-women-is-more-common-than-previously-known/