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Battered Women & Feminist Lawmaking

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have transformed the understanding of domestic violence in law and society. Elizabeth M. Schneider critically examines the development of feminist lawmaking in the United States, tracing its impact on legislation, court decisions, and public discourse surrounding battered women.

The book analyzes the tensions between feminist advocacy, legal institutions, and broader social structures. Schneider highlights both the achievements—such as recognition of domestic violence as a serious legal and social issue—and the limitations, including the risk of over-reliance on the criminal justice system and the neglect of diverse experiences among women.

By integrating case studies, legal analysis, and feminist theory, this work demonstrates the complexities of advancing gender justice through law. It ultimately argues that while feminist lawmaking has made significant progress, ongoing challenges remain in ensuring that legal reforms genuinely empower battered women and address intersecting inequalities.

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KP.I 0204

305.5 SCH B

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305.5 SCH B

Publisher

New Haven and London : Yale University Press., 2000

Collation

316 hlm; 23 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

0-300-08343-2

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305.5

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Subject(s)

Gender
Women
feminist
United States

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