Marital Violence

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Exploring the historical context of marital violence, the book delves into the responses of men, women, and children in a society where divorce was stigmatized and domestic abuse was prevalent. It addresses critical issues of male authority, women's property rights, and the challenges surrounding divorce and child custody. By the nineteenth century, societal beliefs regarding acceptable behavior within marriage had evolved, highlighting a shift in attitudes toward what constituted intolerable cruelty.