Domestic violence is often perceived as isolated incidents or private matters rather than a pattern of systemic patriarchal violence.

I truly believe people see domestic violence as isolated incidents or a private matter not just because of misogyny. But also because that viewpoint lets us off the hook. After all, if we named DV as a pattern of patriarchal violence then we might have to actually do something about it. 2/

I truly believe people see domestic violence as isolated incidents or a private matter not just because of misogyny. But also because that viewpoint lets us off the hook. After all, if we named DV as a pattern of patriarchal violence then we might have to actually do something about it. Too many people have no interest in doing something about it. 2/