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Domestic violence is a significant social issue in the U.S., historically influenced by 19th-century feminist movements [1] and shaped by evolving legal and judicial responses {fact:2, fact:3, fact:6}. The prevalence of the issue is documented through its impact on homelessness [2], its rise during the COVID-19 pandemic [3], and its disproportionate effect on specific demographics like Black women {fact:7, fact:8}.
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Social Epistemology - Open Encyclopedia of Cognitive Science oecs.mit.edu 2 facts
claimBlack women in the United States may engage in smothering by choosing not to report domestic violence by male partners due to a reasonable fear of state agents.
claimIn the context of testimonial injustice, 'smothering' occurs when speakers self-silence due to fear that their words will be misconstrued in a way that causes further harm to themselves or their marginalized community, such as Black women in the United States choosing not to report domestic violence.