Violence against women / Karen F. Balkin, book editor. [print]

Chapter 1. Is violence against women in the United States a serious problem? Violence against women is a serious problem Patricia Tjaden and Nancy Thoennes Rape is a serious problem for women Alyn Pearson Prison rape is a serious problem for women Andrea C. Poe Violence against women of color is a serious problem Angela Davis Violence in lesbian relationships is a serious problem Jacqueline Williams and Kathleen O'Connell The problem of violence against women in the United States is exaggerated Richard L. Davis Feminists exaggerate the prevalence of rape Wendy McElroy Advocacy groups exaggerate the prevalence of female rape in prisons Dyanne Petersen Female violence against men is a serious problem Richard J. Gelles -- Chapter 2. What causes violence against women? Pornography causes violence against women Kristin Olson Pornography does not cause violence against women the American Civil Liberties Union Men are biologically inclined to rape Randy Thornhill and Craig T. Palmer Claims that men are biologically inclined to rape are faulty Laura Flanders Promoting marriage to reduce poverty will increase violence against women the Family Violence Prevention Fund Promoting marriage to reduce poverty will decrease violence against women Patrick F. Fagan and Kirk A. Johnson Poverty increases women's vulnerability to abuse Susanne Beechey and Jacqueline Payne Patriarchy encourages violence against women Deborah J. Cohan -- Chapter 3. Are current approaches to reducing violence against women effective? Mandatory arrest laws reduce domestic violence Christopher D. Maxwell, Joel H. Garner, and Jeffrey A. Fagan Therapy for abusers helps reduce domestic violence Cindy Baskin and others The Violence Against Women Act is necessary to protect women Judith Resnik Changing male attitudes reduces sexual violence Andy Peck Mandatory arrest laws do not reduce domestic violence John Klofas Therapy for abusers does not help reduce domestic violence Martin Dufresne The Violence Against Women Act is unconstitutional Anita K. Blair and Charmaine Yoest -- Chapter 4. What is the extent of violence against women worldwide? Worldwide violence against women : an overview Charlotte Watts and Cathy Zimmerman The United Nations has helped reduce worldwide violence against women Mary Robinson The United Nations has not helped reduce worldwide violence against women the Independent Women's Forum Rape is often used as a weapon of war Joanne Barkan Worldwide sex trafficking promotes violence against women Janice Shaw Crouse Female genital mutilation is a serious problem Khadi Diallo Honor killings in the Middle East are a serious problem Hillary Mayell Ritualized slavery in Ghanaian shrines is a serious problem Brian Edwards.

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