In this article I argue that beyond identifiable instances of extortion and abuse, the threat of being a chained wife fundamentally disempowers women in divorce negotiations in a manner that is deeply problematic and must be remedied. Using negotiation theory, I demonstrate how power imbalances that affect divorce negotiations are often left unacknowledged and yet create the potential for injustice for all women in Jewish divorce.
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