Blaming and Shaming of Defenseless Victims in America''s Rape Culture

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.

List of contents

Preface: My Introduction to Rape Culture
Introduction
Chapter 1 - America's Collective Memory, Religious Past & Sexist Beliefs Contribute to Its Current Rape Culture
Chapter 2: How America Defines Sexual Assault & Rape
Chapter 3: Vulnerable Children Targeted for Sexual Violence
Chapter 4: Teens & Adult Sexual Assault
Chapter 5: Applications of DIIS Theory to the Psyche of the Victim & Offender
Chapter 6: A Path Forward, Policy Reform & Conclusions
References
About the Author

About the author

Lisa Smith is professor, author, and advocate who has taught psychology, sociology, criminal justice, and human service courses for twenty years.

Product details

• Authors: Lisa R. Smith
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2022
• EAN: 9781793627094
• ISBN: 978-1-79362-709-4
• No. of pages: 170
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sexual Abuse & Harassment, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Violence in Society, Sexual abuse & harassment, Violence in society, Gender studies: women, Sexual abuse and harassment, Crime & criminology, Gender studies: women and girls, Gender studies: women & girls, Violence & abuse in society