Vance had no business speaking for the people of Appalachia. He capitalized on Americans' interest in the area, turning a tenuous family connection to the mountains into a lucrative and powerful platform.
Vance's policies and rhetoric potentially harm the Appalachian people, particularly its women. His views on marriage and domestic violence conflict with the reality many women face in the region.
Article author's experience shows the challenges rural women face in obtaining legal help, especially in domestic violence cases. Legal deserts with limited resources exacerbate the difficulty of seeking justice.
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