Rape myths : understanding, assessing, and preventing

Myths and misconceptions surrounding sexual violence are thought to be implicated in the prevalence of rape and in the lack of justice for women who have been subjected to rape. Rape Myths comprehensively examines the theoretical background, prevalence, assessment, and functions of these beliefs. O...

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Main Authors Persson, Sofia (Author), Dhingra, Katie (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Bingley, U.K. : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2022.
SeriesFeminist developments in violence and abuse
Subjects
Rape > Investigation.
Rape > Prevention.
Women > Violence against.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781800711549
DOI10.1108/9781800711525
Physical Description1 online resource (252 pages)

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Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. Introduction
  • Chapter 2. Theoretical Background to Rape Myth Acceptance
  • Chapter 3. Assessing Rape Myths
  • Chapter 4. Consequences of Rape Myth Acceptance on the Criminal Justice System and Women Subjected to Rape
  • Chapter 5. The Perpetuation and Functions of Rape Myths
  • Chapter 6. Rape Myth Acceptance and Other '-Isms'
  • Chapter 7. Ways Forward in Addressing Sexual Violence.

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