Sexual Assault in the U.S. Military - The Battle within America's Armed Forces (Hardcover)

This book provides an in-depth analysis of sexual assault in the military from historical and contemporary perspectives, offering suggestions that could change the existing culture and approaches that will reduce or eliminate sexual assault in the armed forces. Sexual assault has been an aspect of the U.S. military historically and is today widely recognized as a significant problem with far-reaching repercussions. How does sexual assault negatively impact not only the victims themselves but also the U.S. military's strength, readiness, and morale? This book answers these questions and documents the problems with reporting and prosecuting sexual assault complaints within our armed forces, examines the current policy and laws to identify what changes are needed, and analyzes recent efforts to prevent sexual assault. Author Rosemarie Skaine introduces the subject with a historical perspective that covers women, men, gays and lesbians, and non-military personnel as the subjects of sexual assault and provides readers with clear definitions of sexual harassment and sexual assault. The chapters explain how sexual assault negatively affects the military's performance as a whole, thereby serving to undermine national security; and covers preventative approaches and legislation intended to change the current military culture. The book also includes a bibliography, tables of key figures, and footnotes and endnotes that fully document the data presented. Provides fact-based analyses of one of the most pressing issues facing today's U.S. military that will aid informed policy guidance for policymakers in the military as well as those in higher education-another institution grappling with the challenges of eradicating sexual assault Written by a noted author on topics regarding issues surrounding women who serve in today's military Presents input from military contributors who add credibility and invaluable insight into the problem of sexual assault within the U.S. military

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Praeger Security International
Release date:	December 2015
Authors:	Rosemarie Skaine
Dimensions:	236 x 157 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	218
ISBN-13:	978-1-4408-3378-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Military life & institutions > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > Sexual abuse
LSN:	1-4408-3378-8
Barcode:	9781440833786

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