International Approaches to Rape

ISBN-13: 9781847426208 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 248 str.

Nicole Westmarland (Durham University); University of Geetanjali Gangoli (School for Policy Studies

Opis

Following on from "International Approaches to Prostitution" (Policy Press, 2006), this book provides an overview of rape law and policy in ten countries, including England, Australia, Canada, India and China. By introducing readers to national perspectives of issues relating to rape, it presents a comparative approach.

Spis treści

Introduction ~ Nicole Westmarland and Geetanjali Gangoli; Sexual assault law in Australia: contextual challenges and changes ~ Patricia Easteal; Ending rape: the responsibility of the Canadian state ~ Lee Lakeman; Introduction to the issue of rape in China as a developing country ~ Qihua Ye; Still little justice for rape victim survivors: the void between policy and practice in England and Wales ~ Nicole Westmarland; Controlling women's sexuality: rape law in India ~ Geetanjali Gangoli; Breaking the silence: rape law in Iran and controlling women's sexuality ~ Nadia Aghtaie; Meeting the challenge? Responding to rape in Scotland ~ Sandy Brindley and Michele Burman; Paradox and policy: addressing rape in post-apartheid South Africa ~ Lisa Vetten; 'Impressive progress alongside persistent problems': rape law, policy and practice in the United States ~ Lynn Hecht Schafran and Jillian Weinberger.