Sexual Assault on the College Campus - The Role of Male Peer Support

For many students, coeducational college campus life is marred by traumatic experiences of sexual assault. While there are many social determinants of rape and attempted rape, this work examines the pivotal role of male peer support in legitimizing the sexual assault of women. The authors use extensive prior studies together with their own investigations, including a national representative study and local campus victimization surveys carried out in the United States and Canada.

List of contents

Foreword - Claire M Renzetti
Sexual Assault on North American College Campuses
Male Peer-Support Theories of Sexual Assault
Growing Up in a Rape-Supportive Culture
Factors Associated with Male Peer Support for Sexual Assault on the College Campus
Prevention and Policy Implications
Appendix: Catherine¿s Story

Summary

For many students, coeducational college campus life is marred by traumatic experiences of sexual assault. This title examines the pivotal role of male peer support in legitimizing the sexual assault of women.

Product details

• Authors: Walter Dekeseredy, Walter S. Dekeseredy, Martin D. Schwartz
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.01.1997
• EAN: 9780803970267
• ISBN: 978-0-8039-7026-7
• No. of pages: 252
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 235 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 521 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Adult education; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Law > Criminal law, criminal procedural law, criminology; Umgang mit Missbrauch, Politik und Staat, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Abuse / General, MEDICAL / Mental Health, Psychische Gesundheitsvorsorge, Family / Parenting / Childbirth, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare