The Dark Side of Courtship - Physical and Sexual Aggression (Paperback)

Blending qualitative interviews with current research findings, this timely book explores the ?dark side? of courtship ? the negative interactions that take place between dating and courting partners, most notably physical aggression and sexual exploitation. It emphasizes the importance of understanding how power dynamics, verbal aggression, interaction patterns, issues of control, and relationship dynamics are integrally tied to physical and sexual aggression. The authors also examine the contextual factors that encourage the use of physical and sexual aggression in romantic relationships and allow them to continue without necessarily bringing about the demise of the relationship. These contextual factors include patriarchal structures, the power of romance, and patterns of gender socialization. Personal anecdotes from interviews conducted by the authors are interwoven with the interpersonal and contextual framework, as well as the extant literature on physical and sexual aggression during courtship. It is unique in its emphasis on interpersonal dynamics, as the vast majority of the literature on courtship aggression has focused on the role of personality and other intra-individual factors.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	SAGE Series on Close Relationships
Release date:	2001
First published:	November 1999
Authors:	Sally A. Lloyd • Beth Emery
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	192
ISBN-13:	978-0-8039-7064-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Sex & sexuality Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > General
LSN:	0-8039-7064-1
Barcode:	9780803970649

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