RT Book
T1 The blaming and shaming of defenseless victims in America's rape culture
A1 Smith, Lisa R.
LA English
PP Lanham Boulder New York London
PB Lexington Books
YR 2022
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1801337756
AB 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.
AB "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"--
CN HV6561
SN 9781793627094
K1 Rape culture : United States
K1 Sexual abuse victims : United States : Social conditions
K1 Sexual ethics : United States
K1 Collective Memory : United States
K1 USA : Vergewaltigung : Sexualisierte Gewalt : Verbrechensopfer : Beschuldigung : Kollektives Gedächtnis : Sexismus : Religion