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.

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By Lisa R. Smith

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Lisa R. Smith
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.03.2024
• EAN: 9781793627117
• ISBN: 978-1-79362-711-7
• 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 and criminology, Crime & criminology, Gender studies: women and girls, Violence and abuse in society