Rape Is Rape How Denial, Distortion, and Victim Blaming Are Fueling a Hidden Acquaintance Rape Crisis

Name: Rape Is Rape How Denial, Distortion, and Victim Blaming Are Fueling a Hidden Acquaintance Rape Crisis
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ISBN: 9781613744796

ISBN-10: 161374479X

ISBN-13: 9781613744796

Edition: 2013

Authors: Jody Raphael

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A call to action to protect the human rights of women and girls, this exposé reveals how interest groups deny the seriousness of rape to further their political agendas. Through firsthand interviews with victims; medical and judicial records; social media; and statistics from police, the FBI, and government agencies, this analysis explains the tactics used by these groups. The personal stories of young rape victims demonstrate how assaults on their credibility, buttressed by claims of low prevalence, prevent many from holding their rapists accountable, enabling them to rape others with impunity. A resources section is also included for those seeking help, advice, or hoping to become…

Book details

List price: $20.95
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/1/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English



Introduction



Accusing Dominique Strauss-Kahn


Riley



The Distortion of Rape Statistics: Who's Doing It and Why


Tracy



The Feminist Attack: Acquaintance Rape as the Price for Women's Sexual Freedom



The Conservative Attack: Acquaintance Rape as the Result of Women's Promiscuity


Danielle and Shae



Is There a Rape "Epidemic"?


Megan



The Truth About False Rape Claims



Defending Strauss-Kahn


Blaming Tracy



Denial's Effects: Dangerous indifference


Punishing Megan



Freeing Strauss-Kahn


Believing Riley



A World Without Rape Denial


Epilogue


Acknowledgments


Notes


Resources


Recommended Reading


Index