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The Blaming and Shaming of Defenseless Victims in America's Rape Culture
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2022
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Every sixty-eight seconds an American is sexually assaulted. Lisa Smith writes in light of this startling statistic and against the backdrop of the blaming and shaming of countless victims to ask one important question: why does America’s rape culture continue to exist? The Blaming and Shaming of Defenseless Victims in America's Rape Culture explores the ways collective memory, religion, and sexist beliefs are used to silence survivors and protect the powerful. The author delves into how justice is denied in sexual assault cases—rape kits untested by law enforcement agencies, information suppression through non-disclosure agreements, and denial and inaction by organizations, universities, corporations, and people all contribute to undetected rapists in our society. Despite these discouraging happenings, the #MeToo movement proved that legions of survivors of sexual violence can use their voice to fight back. Oral and historical narratives are included to encourage others to share their stories and promote social accountability. Through insightful research and analysis, the author offers a much-needed viewpoint on a vital and timely issue—why and how American society is perpetuating and protecting a dangerous culture of sexual violence, and even more importantly, how to fight back.
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2022
ISBN-Print
978-1-7936-2709-4
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978-1-7936-2710-0
Publisher
Lexington, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
160
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Preface No access
Introduction No access Pages 1 - 10
CHAPTER ONE America’s Collective Memory, Religious Past, and Sexist Beliefs Contribute to Its Current Rape Culture No access Pages 11 - 28
CHAPTER TWO How America Defines Sexual Assault and Rape No access Pages 29 - 40
CHAPTER THREE Vulnerable Children Targeted for Sexual Violence No access Pages 41 - 68
CHAPTER FOUR Teen and Adult Sexual Assault No access Pages 69 - 88
CHAPTER FIVE Applications of DIIS Theory to the Psyche of the Victim and Offender No access Pages 89 - 110
CHAPTER SIX A Path Forward, Policy Reform, and Conclusions No access Pages 111 - 116
