Law, Literature, and Violence Against Women: Ending the Victim Blame Game

Amber M. Hernandez

doi:10.1080/00497878.2026.2702421

August 14, 2026Women s Studies

Law, Literature, and Violence Against Women: Ending the Victim Blame Game

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To examine the intersection of legal frameworks and literary narratives regarding violence against women and analyze why statutory protections continue to fall short.
Interdisciplinary textual and socio-legal analysis examining the portrayal and judicial treatment of female victims in the U.S. legal system.
Statutory protections frequently fail to adequately safeguard female victims due to entrenched victim-blaming dynamics within the courtroom.
Cultural and literary perspectives provide critical insight into dismantling systemic biases embedded in judicial proceedings.

Implication

Critical analysis reveals persistent systemic shortcomings in legal protections for female victims, highlighting the need to eliminate victim-blaming discourse.

Abstract

Dr. Erin L. Kelley’s Law, Literature, and Violence Against Women (2025) launches a meaningful discussion about the U.S. court system and the laws that endeavor to protect women victims but fail to ...

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