Violence against women /

Violence against women / [print] Karin L. Swisher, Carol Wekesser, book editors, William Barbour, assistant editor. - San Diego, California : Greenhaven Press, (c)1994. - 320 pages ; 25 cm.



What causes violence against women? -- What causes rape? -- Can reforms in the criminal justice system decrease violence against women? -- Does pornography promote violence against women? -- How can violence against women be reduced? -- How widespread is the problem of rape? -- Is the "battered woman's syndrome" a legitimate defense?

Articles present opposing opinions on the seriousness of violence against women, including issues of rape, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and pornography.



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Women--Crimes against--United States.
Abused women--United States.
Women--Crimes against.
Abused women.
Violence.
Violent crimes.

HV6250.B239.V565 1994