A summer party in Ohio -- The evolving history of rape culture -- Slut shaming and victim blaming -- The masculine ideal -- False reporting -- The college campus -- The legal system -- A contentious future -- Essential facts.
Summary
"Rape Culture and Sexual Violence covers the history of societies' views on rape, significant incidents from recent years, and the ways in which women are fighting against rape culture today. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index." -- provided by publisher website.
Audience
1080L Lexile
Study Program
Accelerated Reader MG+ 8.1 3 3 194022
Summary
Examines the history of rape culture, discussing the differences between rape and sexual assault, the lack of consistency within the legal system, and the victim blaming and slut shaming accusers endure.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index.