The blaming and shaming of defenseless victims in America's rape culture

Preface: My introduction to rape culture -- America's collective memory, religious past & sexist beliefs contribute to its current rape culture -- How America defines sexual assault & rape -- Vulnerable children targeted for sexual violence -- Teens & adult sexual assault -- Applica...

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Main Author: Smith, Lisa R. (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham Boulder New York London Lexington Books [2022]
In:Year: 2022
Online Access: Table of Contents
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Keywords:
Rape culture > United States
Sexual abuse victims > United States > Social conditions
Sexual ethics > United States
Collective Memory > United States
USA > Vergewaltigung > Sexualisierte Gewalt > Verbrechensopfer > Beschuldigung > Kollektives Gedächtnis > Sexismus > Religion
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Summary:Preface: My introduction to rape culture -- America's collective memory, religious past & sexist beliefs contribute to its current rape culture -- How America defines sexual assault & rape -- Vulnerable children targeted for sexual violence -- Teens & adult sexual assault -- Applications of DIIS theory to the psyche of the victim & offender -- A path forward, policy reform & conclusions.
"The book explores the ways collective memory, religion, and sexist beliefs are used to silence sexual assault survivors and protect the powerful. It delves into how justice is denied in sexual assault cases and why and how American society is perpetuating and protecting a dangerous culture of sexual violence"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references
Physical Description:x, 159 Seiten
ISBN:9781793627094