Sexual violence : opposing viewpoints / Mary E. Williams, Tamara L. Roleff, editors. [print]

Chapter 1. What causes sexual violence? Pornography causes sexual violence R. Barri Flowers Pornography does not cause sexual violence Marcia Pally Rap music promotes sexual violence Robert T.M. Phillips Rap music does not promote sexual violence Harry Allen Traditional male/female roles promote sexual violence Sandra Lipsitz Bem Society teaches men to be violent Robert L. Allen and Paul Kivel Rape is frequently used as a weapon of war Robin Morgan -- Chapter 2. How serious a problem is sexual violence? The incidence of rape has been exaggerated Neil Gilbert The incidence of rape has not been exaggerated Paula Kamen Childhood sexual abuse is a serious problem Laura M. Markowitz Childhood sexual abuse has been exaggerated Claudette Wassil-Grimm Women should avoid claiming status as victims Katie Roiphe Women should address their feelings about being victims Mary Gaitskill The incest-survivor movement is counterproductive Carol Tavris Incest survivors deserve support and respect Ellen Bass and Laura Davis Battered woman syndrome is a valid defense Abbe Smith -- Chapter 3. How should society address sexual victimization? Battered woman syndrome is rarely a valid defense Michael Weiss and Cathy Young Castration of sex offenders would reduce sexual violence Larry Don McQuay and Fred S. Berlin Castration of sex offenders would not reduce sexual violence Daniel C. Tsang and Andrew Vachss -- Chapter 4. How can sexual violence be reduced? Community notification laws will reduce sexual violence Tucker Carlson Community notification laws will not reduce sexual violence James Breig Sexual predator laws can reduce sexual violence John Leo Sexual predator laws are unconstitutional Samuel Francis Gender equality would reduce rape Julie A. Allison and Lawrence S. Wrightsman Women are responsible for reducing rape Camille Paglia, interviewed by Celia Farber.

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