A Troubled Marriage: Domestic Violence and the Legal System by Leigh Goodmark (E

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE A Troubled Marriage by Leigh Goodmark A provocative exploration of how the legal systems response to domestic violence developed, why that response is flawed, and what we should do to change it. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Choices Outstanding Academic Title list for 2013The development of a legal regime to combat domestic violence in the United States has been lauded as one of the feminist movements greatest triumphs. But, Leigh Goodmark argues, the resulting system is deeply flawed in ways that prevent it from assisting many women subjected to abuse. The current legal response to domestic violence is excessively focused on physical violence; this narrow definition of abuse fails to provide protection from behaviors that are profoundly damaging, including psychological, economic, and reproductive abuse. The system uses mandatory policies that deny women subjected to abuse autonomy and agency, substituting the states priorities for womens goals. A Troubled Marriage is a provocative exploration of how the legal systems response to domestic violence developed, why that response is flawed, and what we should do to change it. Goodmark argues for an anti-essentialist system, which would define abuse and allocate power in a manner attentive to the experiences, goals, needs and priorities of individual women. Theoretically rich yet conversational, A Troubled Marriage imagines a legal system based on anti-essentialist principles and suggests ways to look beyond the system to help women find justice and economic stability, engage men in the struggle to end abuse, and develop community accountability for abuse. Author Biography Leigh Goodmark is Marjorie Cook Professor of Law at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law. She is the author of many books includingDecriminalizing Domestic Violence: A Balanced Policy Approach to Intimate Partner Violence, A Troubled Marriage: Domestic Violence and the Legal System, and Imperfect Victims: Criminalized Survivors and the Promise of Abolition Feminism. She is also the editor of Comparative Perspectives on Gender Violence: Lessons from Efforts Worldwide. Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1 Developing the Legal Response 2 Defining Domestic Violence 3 Deconstructing the Victim 4 Separation 5 Mandatory Interventions 6 Reframing Domestic Violence Law and Policy: Anti-Essentialist Principles 7 A Reconstructed Legal System 8 Beyond the Law Notes Bibliography Index About the Author Review "A Troubled Marriage is powerful and spot-on in its challenges to those of us who have given over so much to the state through law and funding. It is a must read for everyone involved in crafting law, litigating for reforms, creating new services and assistance (which may or may not be what battered women would chose) and surrendering to the power of the state in so many ways. I urge activists to come together for conversation and debate about A Troubled Marriage." -Barbara J. Hart, co-founder, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence "We all think we know what justice is, what it looks like. But in this thoroughly researched and carefully argued book, Leigh Goodmark demonstrates that justice has multiple meanings, depending on who is doing the defining. She also makes clear that women who have been abused often find their ability to define and seek justice usurped by others who believe they know whats best. Goodmarks analysis highlights the possibilities and limits of law for abused women seeking justice, and proposes extra-legal remedies that will undoubtedly spark debate, but ultimately may prove appealing to the true experts on domestic violence: women who have experienced abuse." -Claire M. Renzetti, author of Feminist Criminology "In this important book, Goodmark bravely exposes the range of feminist premises about violence in the home, steadfastly confronts the paradoxical reality of under- and over-enforcement of existing law, and calls for a wide new range of remedies far beyond the ken of dominance feminisms crabbed penal imagination. Respect for womens agency and womens strategies in and through sex and power animate this dramatic, comprehensive, immensely readable, completely new approach. Goodmarks anti-essentialist feminism is the voice of a new generation. It could change the program of legal feminism, vastly for the better." -Janet Halley, author of Split Decisions: How and Why to Take a Break from Feminism "[A] compelling reappraisal of domestic violence...outstanding for collections on women and the law, domestic violence, and victimization. Highly recommended." -D. Schultz, CHOICE Promotional A provocative exploration of how the legal systems response to domestic violence developed, why that response is flawed, and what we should do to change it. Long Description Choices Outstanding Academic Title list for 2013 The development of a legal regime to combat domestic violence in the United States has been lauded as one of the feminist movements greatest triumphs. But, Leigh Goodmark argues, the resulting system is deeply flawed in ways that prevent it from assisting many women subjected to abuse. The current legal response to domestic violence is excessively focused on physical violence; this narrow definition of abuse fails to provide protection from behaviors that are profoundly damaging, including psychological, economic, and reproductive abuse. The system uses mandatory policies that deny women subjected to abuse autonomy and agency, substituting the states priorities for womens goals. A Troubled Marriage is a provocative exploration of how the legal systems response to domestic violence developed, why that response is flawed, and what we should do to change it. Goodmark argues for an anti-essentialist system, which would define abuse and allocate power in a manner attentive to the experiences, goals, needs and priorities of individual women. Theoretically rich yet conversational, A Troubled Marriage imagines a legal system based on anti-essentialist principles and suggests ways to look beyond the system to help women find justice and economic stability, engage men in the struggle to end abuse, and develop community accountability for abuse. Choices Outstanding Academic Title list for 2013 The development of a legal regime to combat domestic violence in the United States has been lauded as one of the feminist movements greatest triumphs. But, Leigh Goodmark argues, the resulting system is deeply flawed in ways that prevent it from assisting many women subjected to abuse. The current legal response to domestic violence is excessively focused on physical violence; this narrow definition of abuse fails to provide protection from behaviors that are profoundly damaging, including psychological, economic, and reproductive abuse. The system uses mandatory policies that deny women subjected to abuse autonomy and agency, substituting the states priorities for womens goals. A Troubled Marriage is a provocative exploration of how the legal systems response to domestic violence developed, why that response is flawed, and what we should do to change it. Goodmark argues for an anti-essentialist system, which would define abuse and allocate power in a manner attentive to the experiences, goals, needs and priorities of individual women. Theoretically rich yet conversational, A Troubled Marriage imagines a legal system based on anti-essentialist principles and suggests ways to look beyond the system to help women find justice and economic stability, engage men in the struggle to end abuse, and develop community accountability for abuse. Review Quote "We all think we know what justice is, what it looks like. But in this thoroughly researched and carefully argued book, Leigh Goodmark demonstrates that justice has multiple meanings, depending on who is doing the defining. She also makes clear that women who have been abused often find their ability to define and seek justice usurped by others who believe they know whats best. Goodmarks analysis highlights the possibilities and limits of law for abused women seeking justice, and proposes extra-legal remedies that will undoubtedly spark debate, but ultimately may prove appealing to the true experts on domestic violence: women who have experienced abuse." -Claire M. Renzetti,author of Feminist Criminology Promotional "Headline" A provocative exploration of how the legal systems response to domestic violence developed, why that response is flawed, and what we should do to change it. Details ISBN1479858579 Author Leigh Goodmark Short Title TROUBLED MARRIAGE Publisher New York University Press Language English ISBN-10 1479858579 ISBN-13 9781479858576 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint New York University Press Subtitle Domestic Violence and the Legal System Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Birth 1969 Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-11-01 Illustrations black & white illustrations UK Release Date 2013-11-01 NZ Release Date 2013-11-01 US Release Date 2013-11-01 Pages 264 Alternative 9780814732229 DEWEY 345.7302555 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2013-10-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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