Why Rape Culture is a Dangerous Myth

Why Rape Culture is a Dangerous Myth
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Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages : 146
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ISBN-10 : 9781845408862
ISBN-13 : 1845408861
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Book Synopsis Why Rape Culture is a Dangerous Myth by : Luke Gittos

Download or read book Why Rape Culture is a Dangerous Myth written by Luke Gittos and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today it is often said that we live in a 'rape culture'. Panicked headlines tell us that rape is on the increase and that the police are failing to deal with it. Our courts are said to be incapable of delivering justice in rape cases, with the rate of convictions remaining consistently low. Sexism and misogyny in wider society have created a culture in which rape is pervasive, under-reported and often ignored by an uncaring public. But these claims are built on myths and misunderstandings. This book argues that the belief in a 'rape culture' is seriously distorting our discussion of sexual violence. It explains how the laws around rape have expanded significantly in recent decades, giving the state a far greater say in the most intimate areas of our lives. The drive to prosecute more and more people has damaging implications for our legal rights and basic freedoms - and our ability to live intimately with one another. If we are to have a serious discussion about rape, it's time to dispel the dangerous myth of rape culture.


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