This book uses feminist theories of 'rape culture' and institutional gaslighting to highlight the key stories, myths, and misconceptions about military sexual violence (MSV) that have obstructed addressing and preventing it. It is a landmark study of nearly thirty-years of media coverage of MSV in three countries: the US, Canada, and Australia.

Sexual violence is a significant problem within many Western militaries. Despite international attention to the issue and global #MeToo and #TimesUp movements highlighting the impact of sexual violence, rates of sexual violence are going up in many militaries. This book uses feminist theories of 'rape culture' and institutional gaslighting to identify the key stories, myths, and misconceptions about military sexual violence that have obstructed addressing and preventing it. It is a landmark study that considers nearly thirty years of media coverage of military sexual violence in three case...