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Title
The blaming and shaming of defenseless victims in America's rape culture
Type
Text
Monograph
Contribution
Smith, Lisa R. (Author)
Subject
Rape culture--United States (LCSH)
Sexual abuse victims--United States--Social conditions (LCSH)
Sexual ethics--United States (LCSH)
Collective memory--United States (LCSH)
Language
English
Geographic Coverage
Classification
LCC: HV6561 .S627 2022 (Assigner: dlc) (Status: used by assigner)
DDC: 362.883 full (Assigner: dlc)(Source: 23/eng/20220503)
Supplementary Content
bibliography
Content
text
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"-- Provided by publisher.
Table Of Contents
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.
Authorized Access Point
Smith, Lisa R. The blaming and shaming of defenseless victims in America's rape culture