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Summary Of Know My Name By Chanel Miller

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Chanel Miller and Matthew Shepard's stories reveal the ingrained impact of systemic oppression on individuals and society. In her memoir "Know My Name," Miller describes her experience in being a victim of rape, victim-blaming and institutional power imbalances on survivors of sexual assault. For instance, Miller outlines the challenges she faced in seeking justice after her assault, including the interrogation of every little aspect of her life such as: what she ate that day, what she was wearing, how much she had to drink, and other intrusive questions that didn’t even pertain to the assault. Similarly, the murder of Matthew Shepard, as depicted in "The Laramie Project," the attackers attempt to make it look like Matthew was the one to bring
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