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What does it mean?
A man attempted assault but was stopped by the woman's compliance.
In plain terms
He tried to force himself on her, but she complied to stop him.
What can you take from it?
Compliance sometimes results from fear rather than consent.

Where it applies

  • historical context
  • social analysis

Putting it to work

  • understanding coercion

Questions to consider

  • How does context change the meaning of compliance?

Another view

The text frames survival strategies ambiguously.

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