Campus Sexual Violence: A State of Institutionalized Sexual Terrorism

Campus Sexual Violence: A State of Institutionalized Sexual Terrorism is a book that examines sexual violence on college campuses as a form of sexual terrorism, arguing that institutional compliance and inaction perpetuate a system of sexual terrorism. It utilizes Carole Sheffield's five components of sexual terrorism to describe how the ivory tower stereotype and adoption of neoliberal values contribute to an environment where victimization is common. The book focuses on systems of inequality and oppression and advocates for civic responsibility and the development of institutional advocates. It will be of interest to students and scholars of sociology, criminal justice, womens and gender studies, social/political policy, victimology, and education.

Format: Hardback
Length: 148 pages
Publication date: 27 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Sexual violence on college campuses is not just a problem, but a state of institutionalized sexual terrorism. This book conceptualizes sexual violence as a form of sexual terrorism, arguing that institutional compliance and inaction within the neoliberal university perpetuate a system of sexual terrorism. The authors examine a myriad of examples of campus sexual violence with an intersectional lens and explore the role of the institution and the influence of neoliberalism in undermining sexual violence prevention efforts.

Using a sexual terrorism framework, the authors examine how the ivory tower stereotype and adoption of neoliberal values into education contribute to an environment where victimization is painfully common. Cases such as those from Michigan State University and Baylor University are used as examples to highlight institutional culpability and neoliberal value systems within higher education, as well as illustrating the pervasiveness of rape culture that contributes to a system of sexual terrorism.

Crucially, the book focuses on systems of inequality and oppression, and uses an intersectional perspective that recognizes victimization experienced by multiple marginalized groups including women, LGBTQ+, and racially minoritized people. Building on campus violence research and institutional harm research, the authors define campus sexual violence as a serious social problem based in structural inequality and advocate for civic responsibility at the institutional level and the development of institutional advocates.

Weaving together theoretical and practical perspectives, this book will be of great interest to students and scholars alike. It is a powerful call to action for all who are committed to ending sexual violence on college campuses and creating a safer and more just world for all.

Weight: 490g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367523992