Rape is rape : how denial, distortion, and victim blaming are fueling a hidden acquaintance rape crisis / Jody Raphael, JD.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Raphael, Jody.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Acquaintance rape.

Date rape.

Physical Description:

258 pages ; 23 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Chicago, Illinois : Lawrence Hill Books, an imprint of Chicago Review Press, Incorporated, [2013]

Summary:

More Than 80 Percent of Rapes in the United States are committed by someone the victim knows-colleagues, dates, friends, or family members. But the clichéd image of a violent stranger lurking in an alley has so distorted the media and the public's view of rape that many no longer recognize the majority of rape cases as "real" but rather as mere alcohol-fueled miscommunications. Rape is Rape reveals how the tactics used by rape deniers-who, shockingly, include both conservatives and some self-styled feminists-endanger the rights of women, condone the behavior of serial rapists, and adversely affect victims and judicial outcomes. Through emotionally charged interviews with victims; a thorough analysis of current rape research, government statistics, and medical and judicial records; and examination of a number of recent high-profile cases, author Jody Raphael reveals how widespread victim blaming and distortion of the facts are being used to further political agendas. She outlines prescriptive measures universities, hospitals, and police can take not only to end indifference and prejudicial attitudes within their own ranks but also to fairly and effectively aid and empower victims of rape. A balanced yet poignant discussion of an issue that's been maligned and misunderstood for too long, Rape is Rape is a call to action to protect the human rights of women and girls and end the acquaintance rape crisis. Book jacket.

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781613744796

161374479X

OCLC:

820942426