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Rather than being primarily about physical violence, he maintains, domestic violence is better conceptualized as men\u2019s attempts to destroy women\u2019s autonomy and reinstate patriarchy in intimate relationships. His analysis suggests important changes to defending battered women in court, modifications to the kinds of support services the movement provides for battered women, and changes in the laws and law enforcement regarding battering. Stark also maintains that, to end coercive control, the battered women\u2019s movement must renew its commitment not only to ensuring the safety of individual women but also to attaining the feminist goal of substantive freedom and equality for women in both public and private life. I contend that Stark\u2019s reframing of woman abuse is useful for battered women\u2019s advocates and may, in some cases but not in others, lead to more effective practices in battered women\u2019s programs. 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