Attitudes toward Rape: Feminist and Social Psychological Perspectives

by Colleen Ward

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803985940
• ISBN13: 9780803985940
• Release Date: August 1995
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.7"