A tale of two Octavias: historical empathy and intimate partner 'violence'.

This paper starts with the contention that the category of 'violence' is culturally constructed and varies according to one's cultural and historical context. This is not intended to excuse contemporary acts that violate our laws and standards, but instead to provide a platform for examining Roman i...

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Published in:	Bulletin of the Institute of Classical Studies Vol. 66; no. 2; pp. 150 - 163
Main Author:	Lawrence, Sarah
Format:	Article
Published:	Oxford University Press / USA Dec2023
Subjects:	Gender-based violence Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, ca. 4 B.C.-65 A.D. Empathy Intimate partner violence Violence Domestic violence Historical source material Excuses
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