International perspectives on gender-based violence
This book examines the multifaceted nature of gender-based violence (GBV) and the many forms it can take. It explores the area of GBV and its implications on human rights, law, and policy. The book highlights the significance of current international debates around preventing GBV and provides contex...
| Other Authors: | Pandey, Madhumita,, SpringerLink (Online service) |
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cham :
Springer,
2023.
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| Physical Description: |
1 online resource : illustrations (some color). |
| Series: |
Advances in preventing and treating violence and aggression.
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Table of Contents:
- Intro
- Contents
- Contributors
- Chapter 1: Introduction: Combatting Gender-Based Violence: A Multi-Approach Call to Action
- Defining Gender-Based Violence
- Prevalence
- Conceptual Framework
- Organisation of the Book
- Part I: Gender-Based Violence: Perspectives on Rape and Sexual Violence
- Part II: Gender-Based Violence: Perspectives on Trafficking and Modern Slavery
- Part III: Gender-Based Violence: Perspectives on Domestic Violence
- Part IV: Gender-Based Violence: Perspectives on Media Discourses.
- Part V: Gender-Based Violence: Perspectives on Rehabilitating and Reintegrating Perpetrators
- Conclusion
- References
- Part I: Gender-Based Violence: Perspectives on Rape and Sexual Violence
- Chapter 2: Attack as the Best Form of Defence? Rape Myth Construction in the Adversarial Trial in England and Wales
- Introduction
- An Overview of the Adversarial Legal System in England and Wales
- Method: Court Observations
- Observing Rape Myths During Trial: Attack as the Best Form of Defence?
- Oppositional Structure and Oral Presentation of Evidence.
- Inconsistency and the Rationalist Tradition
- Cross-Examination
- Inequity
- Lay Jury
- Responding to Rape Myths
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3: Beyond Rape Myths: The Role of Cultural Narratives in English Sexual Offences Trials
- Introduction
- Social Class and 'Respectability' in Britain
- Being a 'Respectable' Victim-Survivor
- Respectability and the 'Ideal Victim'
- Respectability, the Ideal Victim and 'Hysteria'
- Final Thoughts
- References
- Chapter 4: Blurred Boundaries of Honour and Rape: Contesting Elopement and False Promise of Marriage as Rape
- Introduction.
- Why Rape Is Wrong?: Discourse around Honour and Chastity
- The Criminalization of Consent by Fraud: False Promise to Marry as Rape in India
- The Criminalization of Adolescent Sexual Relationships in India Under the POCSO Act
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5: Exploring the Normalisation of Rape as Gender-Based Violence in Lesotho
- Introduction
- Normalisation of Rape
- What Are the Societal, Cultural and Legal Factors That Facilitate Rape in Lesotho?
- Community Opinion of Rape Victims and the Patriarchal Society
- The Perpetrator's Position Within the Society.
- Schooling in Lesotho
- Legal Aspects
- Research Framework
- Discussion
- The First-Hand Experience of Rape in Lesotho and South Africa
- Being a Woman in Lesotho and South Africa
- Personal Shame
- The Relationship Between Men and Women
- Prominent Gender Roles
- Community Opinion and Action
- Violence in Education and the Repercussions
- Community Victim Blaming and Traditional Culture
- Wider Societal Action
- Actions of the Justice System
- Domestic Law on Rape
- International Law on Rape
- Suggestions for Future Research
- Research, Practical and Policy Implications.