| Attitudes toward Rape: Feminist and Social Psychological Perspectives Contributor(s): Ward, Colleen A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0803985940 ISBN-13: 9780803985940 Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd OUR PRICE: $79.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 1995 Annotation: "Attitudes Toward Rape suggests strategies for changing ideas about sexual assault, including the types of research and media campaigns that are needed. Anyone who wants factual information about what people believe about sexual assault or wants to change those perceptions should read this book." --The Women's Advocate "The book is an excellent introduction to much of what is known about the treatment of rape and rape victims in our society. The text is well-written clear and easy to read and will be particularly interesting as a general introduction to those not familiar with the area (my partner read parts of it and he said he learned a lot!) and to students/researchers who may find Attitudes Toward Rape useful as a reference guide to the proliferation of studies on rape." --Irina Anderson in BPS Psychology of Women Section Newsletter A probing examination of popular perceptions about sexual violence, this volume provides a critical review of empirical research on rape myths and attitudes. The author draws on case studies, surveys, experiments, and fieldwork to explore how rape is defined; who is seen as responsible for sexual assault; and how rape can be prevented. The research reveals biased and prejudicial attitudes at both institutional and individual levels toward rape victims. This comprehensive and informed volume concludes by suggesting strategies for changing attitudes through the use of social action research that is designed to raise consciousness and improve services for victims of sexual assault. Essential reading for social and clinical psychologists, Attitudes Toward Rape is also an important reference for those working in counseling and women's studies as well associal work and criminal justice. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Criminology |
| Dewey: 364.153 |
| LCCN: 95069219 |
| Series: Gender and Psychology |
| Physical Information: 0.84" H x 5.93" W x 8.7" (0.95 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This innovative book looks at popular perceptions of sexual violence and asks such key questions as: How is rape′ defined? Who is responsible for sexual assault? How can rape be prevented? The author critically examines feminist and psychological theory and research on attitudes towards rape. Drawing on case studies, survey research, experiments, fieldwork and action-oriented research from Europe, North America and Asia, Ward combines qualitative and quantitative approaches to understanding sexual violence. She highlights the negative consequences for rape victims of biased and prejudicial perceptions of sexual violence, including those of legal, medical and helping professionals, and discusses the impact of these attitude |
Contributor Bio(s): Ward, Colleen A.: - Colleen A Ward is a senior lecturer in the Department of Social Work and Psychology at the National University of Singapore. |