The Law That Jailed SurvivalHow duel rules made protecting yourself a crime
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Hidden Architecture of PatriarchyDiscover how the "imminence requirement" in self-defense statutes systematically failed domestic abuse victims. Modeled on male duels, the law demanded immediate reaction, ignoring the reality of captivity. See why acting during a lull in violence was treated as murder rather than preservation.
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