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Rape is rape : how denial, distortion, and victim blaming are fueling a hidden acquaintance rape crisis / Jody Raphael.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Chicago, Illinois : Lawrence Hill Books, an imprint of Chicago Review Press, Incorporated, [2013]Edition: First editionDescription: 258 pages ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781613744796
  • 161374479X
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Contents:
Introduction -- Accusing Dominique Strauss-Kahn -- Riley -- The distortion of rape statistics: who's doing it and why -- Tracy -- The feminist attack: acquaintance rape as the price for women's sexual freedom -- The conservative attack: acquaintance rape as the result of women's promiscuity -- Danielle and Shae -- Is there a rape "epidemic"? -- Megan -- The truth about false rape claims -- Defending Strauss-Kahn -- Blaming Tracy -- Denial's effects: dangerous indifference -- Punishing Megan -- Freeing Strauss-Kahn -- Believing Riley -- A world without rape denial -- Epilogue -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Resources -- Recommended reading -- Index.
Summary: "More than 80 percent of rapes in the United States are committed by someone the victim knows -- colleagues, dates, friends, or family members. But the clichéd image of a violent stranger lurking in an alley has so distorted the media and the public's view of rape that many no longer recognize the majority of rape cases as "real" but rather as mere alcohol-fueled miscommunications. Rape is Rape reveals how tactics used by rape deniers - who shockingly, include both conservatives and some self-styled feminists - endanger the rights of women, condone the behavior of serial rapists, and adversely affect victims and judicial outcomes. Through emotionally charged interviews; a thorough analysis of current rape research, government statistics, and medical and judicial records; and examination of a number of recent high-profile cases, author Jody Raphael reveals how widespread victim blaming and distortion of the facts are being used to further political agendas. She outlines prescriptive measures universities, hospitals, and police can take not only to end indifference and prejudicial attitudes within their own ranks but also to fairly and effectively aid and empower victims of rape. A balanced yet poignant discussion of an issue that's been maligned and misunderstood for too long, Rape is Rape is a call to action to protect the human rights of women and girls and end the acquaintance rape crisis."--Back cover.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

"More than half of women and girls lie about rape . . ." "Feminists exaggerate rape prevalence to demonize men and raise money for their cause . . ." "Girls cry 'rape' when it's nothing more than regret over bad sex . . ." Such emotionally charged false accusations have convinced much of the general public and the media that acquaintance rape is a figment of the imagination. Asnbsp;author Jody Raphael reveals in Rape Is Rape , the more acquaintance rape is reported and taken seriously by prosecutors, judges, and juries, the louder the clamor of rape denial becomes.

Through firsthand interviews with victims, medical and judicial records, social media analysis, and statistics from government agencies, Rape Is Rape exposes the tactics used by the deniers, a group that includes conservatives and right-wing Christians as well as some controversial feminists. The personal stories of young acquaintance rape victims whom Raphael interviewed demonstrate how assaults on their credibility, buttressed by claims of low prevalence, prevent many from holding their rapists accountable, enabling them to rape others with impunity. Rape Is Rape is an exposé of those using rape denial to further their political agendas, and it is a call to action to protect the rights of women and girls, making it safe for victims to come forward, and end the acquaintance rape crisis. A resources section is included for those seeking help, advice, or hoping to get involved.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-250) and index.

Introduction -- Accusing Dominique Strauss-Kahn -- Riley -- The distortion of rape statistics: who's doing it and why -- Tracy -- The feminist attack: acquaintance rape as the price for women's sexual freedom -- The conservative attack: acquaintance rape as the result of women's promiscuity -- Danielle and Shae -- Is there a rape "epidemic"? -- Megan -- The truth about false rape claims -- Defending Strauss-Kahn -- Blaming Tracy -- Denial's effects: dangerous indifference -- Punishing Megan -- Freeing Strauss-Kahn -- Believing Riley -- A world without rape denial -- Epilogue -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Resources -- Recommended reading -- Index.

"More than 80 percent of rapes in the United States are committed by someone the victim knows -- colleagues, dates, friends, or family members. But the clichéd image of a violent stranger lurking in an alley has so distorted the media and the public's view of rape that many no longer recognize the majority of rape cases as "real" but rather as mere alcohol-fueled miscommunications. Rape is Rape reveals how tactics used by rape deniers - who shockingly, include both conservatives and some self-styled feminists - endanger the rights of women, condone the behavior of serial rapists, and adversely affect victims and judicial outcomes. Through emotionally charged interviews; a thorough analysis of current rape research, government statistics, and medical and judicial records; and examination of a number of recent high-profile cases, author Jody Raphael reveals how widespread victim blaming and distortion of the facts are being used to further political agendas. She outlines prescriptive measures universities, hospitals, and police can take not only to end indifference and prejudicial attitudes within their own ranks but also to fairly and effectively aid and empower victims of rape. A balanced yet poignant discussion of an issue that's been maligned and misunderstood for too long, Rape is Rape is a call to action to protect the human rights of women and girls and end the acquaintance rape crisis."--Back cover.

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