The Politics of Sexual Violence

With the recent media interest in celebrity childhood sexual abuse and rape cases, we think we know what sexual violence is and who 'rape victims' are. But this portrayal is limited. Drawing on in-depth accounts from women who have experienced rape, this book revisits issues of credibility, responsibility and feminism to provide missing details.

Autorentext

Alison Healicon has worked in the voluntary sexual and domestic violence sector for 25 years. She is currently a tutor on the Applied Community and Youth Work Studies programme at the University of Manchester, UK, and holds a doctorate from Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.

Inhalt

1. Sexual Violence 2. Identity 3. Credibility 4. Responsibility 5. Agency 6. Practice