Rape in the Nordic Countries (Open Access)

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Title Statements

Full title :Rape in the Nordic Countries (Open Access).

Summary

While the Nordic countries are listed at the top in most international rankings of gender equality and citizens' feelings of security, studies on the prevalence of sexual victimisation present a different picture, suggesting that the very countries that have invested much in establishing gender equality actually see a high prevalence of sexual violence. This book sheds light on the phenomenon and construction of rape and other forms of sexual violence within the Nordic region, exploring the ways in which rape and sexual violence are dealt with through criminal law and considering governmental policies aimed at combatting it, with a special focus on legal regulations and developments. Thematically organised, it offers new research on perpetrators, victimhood, criminal justice and prevention. Multi-disciplinary in approach, it brings together the latest work from a range of scholars to offer insights into the situation in the five Nordic countries, asking how and why rape and other forms of sexual violence occur, whilst also addressing the timely issues of online sexual cultures, BDSM and the grey areas of sexual offences. As such, it will appeal to scholars of sociology, criminology and law with interests in gender and sexual violence.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2020.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Taylor & Francis
Language:eng
Publication Date:2020.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (262)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0429467605, 9780429467608
oclc:on1154905098
LC Classification:HV6569.S44
Dewey Decimal:364.15320948

Subjects

Crime & criminology Crimes sexuels -- Scandinavie Gender studies, gender groups Rape Rape -- Scandinavia Scandinavia Sex crimes Sex crimes -- Scandinavia Sociology & anthropology