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Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > Sexual abuse
Can the way a word is used give legitimacy to a political movement?
Feminism, Violence, and Representation in Modern Italy traces the
use of the word "femminicidio" (or "femicide") as a tool to
mobilize Italian feminists, particularly the Union of Women in
Italy (UDI). Based on nearly two years of fieldwork among feminist
activists, Giovanna Parmigiani takes a broad look at the many ways
in which violence inflects the lives of women in Italy. From
unchallenged gendered grammar rules to the representation of women
as victims, Parmigiani examines the devaluing of women's
contribution to their communities through the words and experiences
of the women she interviews. She describes the first uses of the
word "femminicidio" as a political term used by and within feminist
circles and traces its spread to ultimate legitimization and
national relevance. The word redefined women as a political subject
by building an imagined community of potentially violated women. In
doing so, it challenged Italians to consider the status of women in
Italian society, and to make this status a matter of public debate.
It also problematized the connection between women and tropes of
women as objects of suffering and victimhood. Parmigiani considers
this exchange within the context of Italian Catholic heritage, a
precarious economy, and long-held notions of honor and shame.
Parmigiani provides a careful and searing consideration of the ways
in which representations of violence and the politics of this
representation are shaping the future of women in Italy and beyond.
This book looks at the social problems encountered by those
involved in the adoption and fostering of children who have been
sexually abused. Drawing on interviews with families who have had
direct experience of the problems, this book includes chapters on
recognizing the signs of sexual abuse, helping children talk about
their experiences, the impact on other children in the family, the
trauma of allegations, support services and the appropriateness or
otherwise of psychotherapy. This book is designed to be of interest
to both social workers and substitute parents.
Medical Response to Child Sexual Abuse, Second Edition is
specifically developed to equip physicians, nurses, and other
medical professionals with the necessary tools to identify cases of
child sexual abuse. This new edition is revised and updated to
reflect contemporary best practices for the pediatric approach to
childhood sexual abuse and effectively treat and examine sexually
abused patients. Professionals who work with sexually abused
children face a great challenge in not only treating the immediate
outcomes of sexual abuse but also safeguarding their patients'
long-term recovery. To meet their needs and the needs of those in
their care, Medical Response to Child Sexual Abuse, Second Edition
offers a wealth of evidence-based research and practical guidelines
to the evaluation of childhood sexual abuse.
Real Rape, Real Pain is a book may make you feel uncomfortable, in
that it tackles the violence and unpleasantness of rape within
marriage; it forces us to confront the hidden violence in our
society. It challenges the silence and secrecy about marital rape.
As the authors say, "Violence is about using power and control, not
about being out of control. There is no excuse for marital violence
ever." The aims of the book are changing the rape culture and
helping survivors. Chapters cover identifying rape in marriage,
women at risk, staying with a partner who has raped you, sexuality
after partner rape, a safety plan, and numerous other issues
related to partner rape. As American author Monika Ostroff says,
"Real Rape, Real Pain is the compassionate, loving friend that
reaches into the darkness to the sufferer of partner rape, offering
hope and help for a healthy life, free from violence. A wise
teacher, this book will inform everyone from professionals working
in the field to family members of women being victimized to
politicians who are empowered to make the necessary changes to
ensure safety on all our behalves. This book is a beacon of light
that illuminates a dark, misunderstood yet incredibly common
phenomenon of violence. It is a must-read for every survivor,
family member, clinician, and politician "
Sexual abuse, a topic still struggling to break free of its social
taboos, is an issue that must be addressed, assessed, and discussed
in order to further efforts for prevention and treatment. Social,
Psychological, and Forensic Perspectives on Sexual Abuse is an
important resource that comprehensively examines the prevalence,
assessment, causes, and impacts of sexual violence from cultural,
legal, psychosocial, theoretical, and medical viewpoints.
Discussing difficult but relevant issues including forensic
assessment, legal ramifications, mental health, risk assessment,
and effects on family life, this book is geared towards
researchers, mental health professionals, clinicians, and special
educators seeking current research on prevention, assessment, and
rehabilitation in sexual abuse.
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