The Female Fear: The Social Cost of RapeThe authors examine the female fear of rape, probe the myths and realities of rape and society's response, and explore strategies women have developed to protect themselves from its horrifying occurrence. |
Contents
Learning to Fear | 1 |
The Pervasiveness of Female Fear | 8 |
The Realities of Rape | 23 |
The Aftermath of Rape | 40 |
Societys Response | 47 |
Views from the Law with Shirley Dvorin | 57 |
Exploitation of Womens Fear with Linda Heath | 67 |
Coping Strategies | 90 |
Should Women Fear? | 118 |
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