Unpacking Breakups and Divorce Laws

This chapter explores the historical evolution of divorce laws and their impact on women's rights, particularly focusing on no-fault divorce introduced in the 1970s. It challenges societal myths surrounding breakups and highlights the complexities individuals face, especially women, in abusive relationships. Furthermore, it critiques the legal system's failure to adequately address various forms of abuse, emphasizing that breakups are not simply singular events but often prolonged emotional processes.

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