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The blaming and shaming of defenseless victims in America's rape culture / by Smith, Lisa R.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.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.Description based on print version record.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Rape culture;
On-line resources: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kirtland-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6976530 -- Available online. Click here to access.;
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The blaming and shaming of defenseless victims in America's rape culture / by Smith, Lisa R.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."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"--
Subjects: Rape culture; Sexual abuse victims; Sexual ethics;
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Asking for it : the alarming rise of rape culture--and what we can do about it / by Harding, Kate,1975-;
"From Congressman Todd Akin's "legitimate rape" gaffe to the high school rapists of Steubenville, Ohio, to the furor at Vanderbilt, sexual violence has been so prominent in recent years that the feminist term "rape culture" has finally entered the mainstream. But what, exactly, is it? And how do we change it? In Asking for It, Kate Harding answers those questions in the same blunt, bullshit-free voice that has made her a powerhouse feminist blogger. Combining in-depth research with practical knowledge, Asking for It makes the case that twenty-first-century America-where it's estimated that out of every 100 rapes only 5 result in felony convictions-supports rapists more effectively than victims. Harding offers ideas and suggestions for how we, as a culture, can take rape much more seriously without compromising the rights of the accused."--"If American women couldn't laugh about the way we discuss rape in this culture, half of us would be sobbing constantly, while the other half, one can only assume, would be arming themselves for the revolution. In the last few years, a series of Republican politicians have introduced memorable phrases into the American lexicon that reveal their automatic suspicion of women who report rape: "forcible rape," "honest rape," "legitimate rape," and "emergency rape" are some choice favorites. These qualified terms reveal what a lot of Americans--too many of them in public office--believe down deep: There's rape, and then there's rape-rape. Disturbingly, most of us do support rape, whether in subtle ways ("All women should take self-defense classes!") or blatantly misogynistic ones ("Hot sex with a crazy bitch"). That's how culture works. You're soaking in it. This is the first book since 2008's Yes Means Yes! to tackle the subject of rape culture, and I'm pretty sure it's the first non-academic, single-author book since the 1990s to examine sexual assault as a social phenomenon. Harding explores how rape culture manifests itself via media narratives about sexual assault victims and perpetrators--and how those change, depending on the age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity and fame of both victim and offender. Through that lens, she will take a close look at the three pillars of rape culture--excusing the accused, blaming the victim, and insisting that individual women can and must protect themselves from rape"--Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-243) and index.Introduction -- Part I: Slut shaming, victim blaming, and rape myths. The power of myth ; Simple safety tips for ladies ; Not-so-innocent bystanders ; The problem of false accusations -- Part II: Law and order. To serve and protect ; Unreasonable doubts ; The politics of rape -- Part III: The culture of rape. Virgins, vamps, and the view from nowhere ; Pop rape ; Trolls, gamers, and the new misogyny ; Reasons for hope.
Subjects: Sexual harassment of women.; Rape.; Women;
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Speak : the graphic novel / by Anderson, Laurie Halse,author.; Carroll, Emily,artist.;
"Speak up for yourself - we want to know what you have to say." From the first moment of her freshman year at Merryweather High, Melinda knows this is a big fat lie, part of the nonsense of high school. She is friendless - an outcast - because she busted an end-of-summer party by calling the cops, so now nobody will talk to her, let alone listen to her. Through her work on anart project, she is finally able to face what really happened that night: She was raped by an upperclassman, a guy who still a threat to her. With powerful illustrations by Emily Carroll, Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak: The Graphic Novel comes alive for new audiences and fans of the classic novel. --Amelia Bloomer Top Ten, 2019Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth, 2018Chicago Public Library Best Teen Graphic Novels and Manga, 2018School Library Journal's Best Books, 2018YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens Top Ten, 2019
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Young adult fiction.; Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Social issue comics.; School comics.; Social isolation; High schools; Schools; Rape; Mental health; Rape culture; Teenage girls; Mental Health; Adolescent;
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Domestic abuse and sexual assault in popular culture / by Finley, Laura L.;
"Using historical and current examples from film, television, literature, advertisements, and music, this book reveals the ways that rape and abuse are typically presented--and misrepresented--and evaluates the impact of these depictions on consumers -- Addresses both positive and negative depictions of domestic abuse and sexual assault from recent popular culture, utilizing examples from film, television, literature, music, advertisements, and more -- Presents information that is ideal for undergraduate courses in gender studies, sociology, and psychology as well as communications and popular culture classes -- Utilizes the most current research on dating and domestic and sexual violence to clearly demonstrate the importance of how these issues and crimes are depicted in popular culture -- Provides a comprehensive appendix of additional resources that directs students in investigating the topic further"--1. Beyond Stupid Sluts and Innocent Children: Describing Victims -- 2. Domestic Terrorists and Strangers in the Bushes: Describing Offenders -- 3. Tornados Meeting Volcanoes and Asking for It: Myths about Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 4. Evil, Ill, or Controlling: Exploring Depictions of Criminological Theory -- 5. Calling the Cops and a Day in Court: Depictions of Criminal Justice Responses -- 6. Getting Over It or Taking Matters into Your Own Hands: Victim and Other Responses -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Films, Documentaries, Popular Books, and Song Lyrics Featuring Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault -- Appendix B: Recommended Resources on Rape, Domestic Violence, and Popular Culture.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Violence in mass media.; Violence in popular culture; Women; Rape in mass media.; Mass media and culture; Crime in popular culture;
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Designer drugs : Deadly chemistry / by McPhee, Edna,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Drugs by design -- Music festivals and designer drugs -- Leaving the lab: the origins of designer drugs -- The "design" in designer drugs -- Regret, roofies, and rape culture -- Defeating designer drugs -- The long come down.The use of designer drugs such as LSD, Ecstasy, and methamphetamines is unfortunately widespread among young adults, particularly in club or party settings. These drugs are especially risky because they are made in batches in individual home labs, so there is no way to tell how much of any dangerous substance was used in their creation. Readers learn the risks associated with using many of these designer drugs. The accessible text, complemented by full-color photographs and in-depth sidebars, gives them the facts they need to make safe choices.Description based on print version record.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Designer drugs.; Drug abuse.;
On-line resources: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kirtland-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5430776 -- Available online. Click here for access.;
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Rape and dating violence : your questions answered / by Ritscher, Lee A.,1961-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Common misconceptions about rape and dating violence -- The basics -- Causes, consequences, and prevention of rape and dating violence -- Seeking help -- Rape, dating violence, and culture."This book answers readers' questions about rape and dating violence, including how to identify it, its causes, and its effects"--
Subjects: Rape.; Sex crimes.; Dating violence.;
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Rape and sexual assault : a reference handbook / by Hatch, Alison E.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An authoritative, balanced resource that examines the problem of sexual violence in our society, exploring the various factors that contribute to these crimes and the difficulty of prosecuting many offenses. It discusses who is being victimized, who is perpetrating the offenses, and what can be done (and is being done) to reduce rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment. The volume also explores the role that both poor prosecutorial leadership and rape culture have played in facilitating sexual assault and abuse and how shifts in attitude and policy could work to prevent the assaults from occurring. One of the most valuable aspects of the book is that it surveys the history of rape and sexual assault in a manner that helps the reader identify key issues in an easy-to-understand fashion. In addition, the volume's Perspectives section presents a broad range of voices on important aspects of sexual assault and recovery, allowing crucial, diverse perspectives to round out the author's expertise"--Background and history -- Problems, controversies, and solutions -- Perspectives -- Profiles -- Data and documents -- Resources -- Chronology -- Glossary.
Subjects: Rape; Sexual harassment; Sex crimes;
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Rape and sexual assault : A reference handbook / by Hatch, Alison E.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An authoritative, balanced resource that examines the problem of sexual violence in our society, exploring the various factors that contribute to these crimes and the difficulty of prosecuting many offenses. It discusses who is being victimized, who is perpetrating the offenses, and what can be done (and is being done) to reduce rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment. The volume also explores the role that both poor prosecutorial leadership and rape culture have played in facilitating sexual assault and abuse and how shifts in attitude and policy could work to prevent the assaults from occurring. One of the most valuable aspects of the book is that it surveys the history of rape and sexual assault in a manner that helps the reader identify key issues in an easy-to-understand fashion. In addition, the volume's Perspectives section presents a broad range of voices on important aspects of sexual assault and recovery, allowing crucial, diverse perspectives to round out the author's expertise"--Description based on print version record.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Rape; Sexual harassment; Sex crimes;
On-line resources: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kirtland-ebooks/detail.action?docID=7193484 -- Available online. Click here to access.;
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Sexual assault on campus / by Lasky, Jack,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Fraternities Are Significantly Responsible for the Campus Sexual Assault Problem / Angela Carone -- Fraternities Should Not Be Blamed for the Campus Sexual Assault Problem / Blaize Stewart -- To Fight Campus Rape, Culture Must Change / Barbara J. King -- The Campus Sexual Assault Problem Is Not the Result of "Rape Culture" / Anne Hendershott -- Columbia Student Carrying Mattress to Protest Alleged Rape Gets "Overwhelmingly Positive" Response / Eun Kyung Kim -- What's Alcohol Got to Do with It? / Antonia Abbey -- Is Alcohol Really to Blame for the Prevalence of Sexual Assault on College Campuses? / Daniel Luzer -- Accused College Rapists Have Rights, Too / Judith Shulevitz -- Fair Process, Not Criminal Process, Is the Right Way to Address Campus Sexual Assault / Alexandra Brodsky -- Campus Sexual Assault Cases Should Be Handled by Police / David M. Rubin -- Campus Sexual Assault Cases Should Be Handled By School Officials / Caroline Heldman and Baillee Brown -- Students Who Commit Sexual Assaults Should Be Subject to Mandatory Expulsion / Kinjo Kiema -- Mandatory Expulsion for Sexual Assault Could Be an Inappropriate Response / Brandon Camhi -- Expanded On-Campus Gun Rights Would Reduce Sexual Assaults / Adam B. Summers -- Expanded On-Campus Gun Rights Would Not Reduce Sexual Assaults / Lauren Barbato -- Prevention Apps May Be Key to Stopping Campus Sexual Assaults / Marissa Miller -- Prevention Apps Are Not an Effective Way to Stop Campus Sexual Assaults / Tara Culp-Ressler -- Sorority Parties Would Help Reduce Sexual Assaults on Campus / Sarah Robertson -- Affirmative Consent Laws Are Necessary / Melanie Boyd and Joseph Fischel -- Affirmative Consent Laws Are a Bad Idea / Masha Gershman -- Federal Government Intervention in the Campus Sexual Assault Crisis Is Flawed / Wendy Kaminer -- The Media Coverage of Campus Sexual Assaults Should Be More Aggressive / Jamie Stiehm -- Media Coverage of Campus Sexual Assaults Only Worsens the Problem / John Stossel -- Feminists and Feminist Ideologies Are Key to Fighting Campus Sexual Assault / Jamie Utt -- Feminists Are Failing to Address Campus Sexual Assault Effectively / Brett Milam."This title in the Opposing Viewpoints series investigates the seriousness of sexual assault on college campuses. Topics covered include why sexual assaults happen on campus, how is the problem being addressed, are the assault cases being handled properly, and what solutions need to be put in place to decrease the number of campus assaults."--Publisher's website.
Subjects: Rape in universities and colleges; Rape in universities and colleges; Women college students;
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