Maybe we should stop calling it "domestic violence" and just call it assault, because if you did it to a stranger, they'd lock you up.
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@VABVOX Wow, Victoria. And it’s the “maybe“ you use that additionally blows my mind. Never thought of it, but it’s obvious: domestic violence is a phrase used to minimize legal response to assault because it’s just generally a man “disciplining” his wife.
@VABVOX Exactly. The “domestic” sphere has been considered private and less important.
@VABVOX @lizpatterson53 "Domestic violence" makes it sound like it's okay and expected to occur.
@VABVOX Not sure changing what we call it is going to change the reaction to it, but it's worth a try.
@VABVOX BRAVO - great language / usage call!