Rape: Challenging Contemporary Thinking - 10 Years On

Rape: Challenging Contemporary Thinking – 10 Years On takes stock of current thinking and research about rape and the way it is handled in practice within the criminal justice system, challenging some of the widely held but inaccurate beliefs about rape. It incorporates both old and new contexts where sexual exploitation takes place, identifying knowledge gaps and new areas of research. The book reflects the global reach of research and thinking about rape, with material from India, the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is essential reading for students of criminology, forensic psychology, sociology, criminal justice, law, media studies, and womens/gender studies, and aims to inform professionals engaged in the investigation, prosecution, support, and preventative services.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 09 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Rape: Challenging Contemporary Thinking – 10 Years On is a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of current thinking and research about rape and its handling within the criminal justice system. It challenges some widely held but inaccurate beliefs about rape and provides a fresh perspective on the issue.

The second edition of this book is not a traditional new edition, but rather an updated version that incorporates both old and new contexts where sexual exploitation occurs. It identifies knowledge gaps, particularly when considering the voices of complainants/victims/survivors who are invisible or muted. The book also explores numerous new areas of research, including the implications arising from the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements, the limitations of our present criminal justice systems, and radical alternatives to closing the justice gap.

The new book reflects the global reach of research and thinking about rape, with material from India, the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as the UK. Two authors reflect on their careers, and other authors were encouraged to move away from conventional academic formats to convey their stories.

The chapters in this book are provocative and engage in innovative thinking, while remaining grounded in the available evidence. They bring together leading researchers from psychology, sociology, and law, considering new research and presenting new data from a strong theoretical and contextual base.

This book is essential reading for students of criminology, forensic psychology, sociology, criminal justice, law, media studies, and womens/gender studies. It provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary understanding of rape and its impact on society. The book challenges readers to think critically about the issue and encourages them to consider new approaches to prevention, intervention, and justice.

In conclusion, Rape: Challenging Contemporary Thinking – 10 Years On is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding rape and its impact on society. It provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective on the issue and challenges readers to think critically about the current approaches to prevention, intervention, and justice.

Weight: 750g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367757427
Edition number: 2 ed