Sexual Violence

by Gerdes, Louise I.

• ISBN13: 9780737740110
• ISBN10: 0737740116
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-07-11
• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr

Table of Contents

Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints?	p. 11
Introduction	p. 14
Is Sexual Violence a Serious Problem?
Chapter Preface	p. 19
Rape and Sexual Violence Are Serious Problems	p. 21
Rape and Sexual Violence Appear to Be Declining	p. 28
Sexual Violence Is a Serious Problem for Women in the Military	p. 33
Internet Sexual Predators Are a Serious Problem	p. 40
The Problem of Internet Sexual Predators Is Exaggerated	p. 46
False Reports of Sexual Violence Hurt the Real Victims	p. 53
False Reports of Sexual Violence Are Not Common	p. 58
Periodical Bibliography	p. 62
What Factors Contribute to Sexual Violence?
Chapter Preface	p. 64
Pornography Is a Significant Factor in Sexual Violence	p. 66
The Openness that Accompanies Pornography Reduces Sexual Violence	p. 72
Feminist Messages Contribute to Sexual Violence	p. 76
Feminist Messages Aim to Prevent Sexual Violence	p. 81
Some Rap and Hip-Hop Music Promotes Sexual Violence	p. 87
Blaming Rap and Hip-Hop for Negative Messages Distracts Us from Dealing with the Real Issues	p. 91
Periodical Bibliography	p. 96
How Should Society Respond to Sexual Violence?
Chapter Preface	p. 98
Society Should Not Blame the Victim for Sexual Violence	p. 100
Some Victims Are Partly Responsible for Sexual Violence	p. 104
More Aggressive Actions by the Catholic Church Will Protect Children from Sexual Abuse by Clergy	p. 109
The Catholic Church Covers Up Sexual Abuse with Victim Payoffs	p. 116
Hospitals Should Offer Emergency Contraception to Rape Victims	p. 120
Hospitals Should Not Offer Emergency Contraception to Rape Victims	p. 124
Periodical Bibliography	p. 130
What Policies Will Help Reduce Sexual Violence?
Chapter Preface	p. 132
Strict Sex Offender Laws Will Reduce Sexual Violence	p. 134
Strict Sex Offender Laws Will Not Reduce Sexual Violence	p. 141
Rape Shield Laws Are Intended to Protect Victims	p. 146
Rape Shield Laws May Deny Justice to Defendants	p. 151
Tracking Convicted Sexual Predators Will Protect Children	p. 157
Tracking Convicted Sexual Predators Will Not Protect Children	p. 162
Periodical Bibliography	p. 170
For Further Discussion	p. 171
Organizations to Contact	p. 174
Bibliography of Books	p. 183
Index	p. 186
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