Rape and Dating Violence
Greenwood Press (Verlag)
978-1-4408-6767-5 (ISBN)
Part of Bloomsbury’s Q&A Health Guides series, this book employs a user-friendly question-and-answer format to equip teens and young adults with the knowledge and tools they need to better understand and address rape and dating violence. The book’s 43 questions cover definitions of rape and dating violence; how to recognize the signs of both; the short- and long-term impacts on both victims and perpetrators; the intersection of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, culture, and the media; and where and how to get help if you or someone you know has been affected.
Augmenting the main text, a collection of 5 case studies illustrate key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. The "Common Misconceptions" section at the beginning of the volume dispels 5 long-standing myths about rape and dating violence, directing readers to additional information in the text. The glossary defines terms that may be unfamiliar to readers, while a directory of resources curates a list of the most useful hotlines, books, websites, and other materials. Finally, whether they’re looking for more information about this subject or any other health-related topic, readers can turn to the "Guide to Health Literacy" section for practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the Internet.
Rape and dating violence are all-too-common occurrences in the United States and around the world. Readers will find the answers to the questions they may be too afraid or embarrassed to ask but which are critical for safeguarding physical and psychological health.
Lee A. Ritscher received her PhD in literature from the University of California–Santa Cruz, USA, and has taught there as well as at California State University–Monterey Bay, USA. Her main areas of research are in Renaissance English literature and feminist history and theories. Her book The Semiotics of Rape in Renaissance English Literature (2009) focused on the legal and medical theories of the time period and how they worked together to compel women to silence about their sexual victimization.
Series Foreword
Introduction
Guide to Health Literacy
Common Misconceptions about Rape and Dating Violence
Questions and Answers
The Basics
1. What is dating violence?
2. How common is dating violence in the United States and who is most likely to experience it?
3. What are the signs of dating violence?
4. What is consent and why does it matter?
5. How should consent be asked for and given?
6. What is rape?
7. What is statutory rape?
8. What is the difference between rape, sexual assault, and sexual abuse?
9. How common is rape in the United States and who is most likely to become a victim of rape or sexual assault?
10. What are the signs of rape?
11. How common are rape and dating violence around the world?
12. What is stalking? What is cyberstalking?
13. How common are false charges of rape and dating violence?
Causes, Consequences, and Prevention of Rape and Dating Violence
14. What causes dating violence?
15. What causes rape?
16. What is the cycle of abuse?
17. What are the short- and long-term physical consequences of dating violence?
18. What are the short- and long-term physical consequences of rape?
19. What happens if a woman becomes pregnant as a result of rape?
20. What are the long-term psychological effects for victims of rape or dating violence?
21. What is PTSD?
22. What are the psychological impacts for those who perpetrate rape, sexual assault, or dating violence?
23. What are the legal consequences for perpetrators of rape, sexual assault, and dating violence?
24. What are Romeo and Juliet laws?
25. What is the sex offender list and how does someone get on it?
26. How can being convicted of rape or sexual assault impact someone’s life?
27. How can rape and dating violence be prevented?
28. Is there anything individuals can do to help minimize their chances of becoming a victim of rape or dating violence?
29. Is it possible to completely eliminate rape and dating violence in the future?
Seeking Help
30. What services are available for victims of rape and sexual assault?
31. What services are available for victims of dating violence?
32. What should I do or not do immediately following a rape?
33. I think I may have been raped, but I’m not sure. What should I do?
34. I think I may have crossed a line during sex and am worried that what I did could be considered rape. What should I do?
35. I think I’ve committed dating violence. What should I do?
36. I am in a sexual relationship with someone older or younger than me and am worried about accusations of statutory rape. What should I do?
37. If I seek medical help or counseling for rape or dating violence, do I have to report the incident to the police? Are those helping me required to report the incident to the police?
38. Should I get a restraining order? How do I get one?
Rape, Dating Violence, and Culture
39. How does the media impact our perceptions of rape and dating violence?
40. What is rape culture?
41. What is victim blaming?
42. What is the #MeToo movement about?
43. What is a SlutWalk? How do I start one?
Case Studies
Glossary
Directory of Resources
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 16.01.2023 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Q&A Health Guides |
| Zusatzinfo | 1 bw illus |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 454 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Partnerschaft / Sexualität |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4408-6767-4 / 1440867674 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4408-6767-5 / 9781440867675 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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