Overview

Following on from International approaches to prostitution (The Policy Press, 2006), this book provides an overview of rape law and policy in 10 countries, including England, Australia, Canada, India and China.By introducing readers to national perspectives of issues relating to rape, the book presents a comparative approach that highlights the similarities and differences between countries, contexts, laws, key issues, policies and interventions. It is recommended for academics, students, practitioners and policy makers.

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Author:   Nicole Westmarland (School of Applied Social Studies, Durham University Durham University) ,  Geetanjali Gangoli (School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol)
Publisher:   Policy Press
Imprint:   Policy Press
ISBN:  

9781847426222

ISBN 10:   1847426220
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   06 April 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Electronic book text
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

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.

Reviews

Westmarland and Gangoli's book is a call to action, an important reminder that practitioners and academics must devote more time and consideration to the undertheorized issues of national and global approaches to sexual violence. Kerry Frances Crawford, Journal of Women

Author Information

Nicole Westmarland is a lecturer in criminal justice at Durham University where she researches violence against women. She is a feminist academic activist, and is involved in the Rape Crisis movement. Geetanjali Gangoli works at the Centre for the Study of Gender and Violence, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol. She has published in many areas of violence against women, including prostitution, trafficking, forced marriage and domestic violence.

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