Revisiting Ellen Burstyn at 81
Death, Sex & Money
Lack of Protection for Abused Wives in Early Women's Movement
Authorities did not appreciate the threat the woman faced in her marriage due to the lack of policy changes./nPolice refused to get involved in household problems, even when the woman reported threats and violence./nThere was no legal protection against rape within a legally married couple at the time./nThe police did not consider domestic affairs as their responsibility./nThe woman's report of rape is not explicitly mentioned.
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