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The Blaming and Shaming of Defenseless Victims in America's Rape Culture (Hardcover)
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The Blaming and Shaming of Defenseless Victims in America's Rape Culture (Hardcover)
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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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