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No more excuses : dismantling rape culture / Amber J. Keyser.
"In 2017 millions of women and plenty of men began to share their experiences o sexual harassment and assault under the hashtag #MeToo. The movement went global. Actors, politicians, media personalities, celebrity chefs, and other prominent men were forced to step down, and in some cases aced criminal charges. #MeToo shocked the world. How could abuse be so widespread? The answer lies in rape culture--the beliefs and actions that make excuses for male sexual aggression and violence and perpetuate the lie that these behaviors are normal and inevitable. Boys will be boys. If he teases you, it means he likes you. Don't take no for an answer. From the playground to the boardroom, girls and women are valued for compliance and sex appeal. Men and boys are urged to take whatever they want, whenever they want it. Victims get blamed, and perpetrators go free. #MeToo sounded the alarm. People everywhere are standing up and speaking out. Teens are protesting sexist dress codes in their schools, challenging online bullying, and calling out slut shaming. They are rejecting toxic stereotypes about masculinity and advocating for enthusiastic consent in intimate relationships. The time to dismantle rap culture is now. No more excuses. In the worlds of Janelle Monae, We come in peace, but we mean business."-- Jacket.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781541540200 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 144 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Minneapolis : Twenty-First Century Books, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | A toxic brew -- Power plays -- Living in different worlds -- The bodies of women -- The lies we tell -- Once it's out of our hands -- There appears to be some confusion -- Speaking out, standing up -- Source notes -- Glossary -- Selected bibliography -- Further information. |
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| Subject: | Sexual harassment of women Rape Sex crimes |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at University College of the North Libraries.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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| UCN/Norway House Public Library | HV 6250.4 .W65 K4749 2019 (Text) | 58500001041185 | Stacks | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2019 March #1
According to a CDC survey, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men will be raped during their lifetime. Over 50 percent of gender-nonconforming individuals are raped. This book looks at the history of rape culture and offers suggestions for change. It defines the term rape culture, explains how toxic masculinity has contributed to the ways men view and treat women, and offers examples of how the media objectifies and degrades the female body. High-profile accused sexual abusers, like Harvey Weinstein and Larry Nasser, are mentioned, as are the #MeToo and Time's Up movements. Title IX in public schools, the dress code double standard, slut shaming, and other contributing factors are discussed. Why don't we believe rape survivors? the author asks. We don't want to. And in measured, fact-supported text, she goes on to explain exactly why. Concluding quotes allow people to envision a world without rape culture. This book, which includes color photos, isn't an exhaustive look at the topic, but it's a straightforward, well-organized overview for young people. Grades 9-12. Copyright 2019 Booklist Reviews. - Horn Book Guide Reviews : Horn Book Guide Reviews 2019 Fall
Keyser provides a broad but thorough introduction to the origins and implications of rape culture in America. She approaches this complex, controversial topic with authority and approachable language, using both academic and popular sources to build a case for dismantling systemic misogyny and violence. A first-rate resource for young researchers, activists, and news consumers alike. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Copyright 2019 Horn Book Guide Reviews. - Kirkus Reviews : Kirkus Reviews 2018 December #1
Sexual assault remains one of the most common crimes committed in the United States; this book explains why. Rape culture, described by Betty Friedan in 1963, is a set of beliefs and cultural practices that excuses sexual violence, most commonly perpetrated by cisgender men against women. Keyser (Underneath it All, 2018, etc.) references events and cultural trends ranging from the #MeToo movement to Brock Turner's acquittal to Trump's 2016 presidential election campaign to explore the underlying causes of rape culture as well as its devastating consequences. The author, who envisions the book as a "road map for building a better future," ends each chapter with recommendations for action that readers can take to combat toxic and pervasive societal attitudes. The intersectional analysis does a thorough job of considering issues like blackness and gender nonconformity. However, the people profiled, as well as the quotes from and interviews with teens, lack diversity, for example , not mentioning any high-profile cases of transgender individuals. Additionally, topics such as the high rates of sexual assault of Native American, transgender, and gender nonconforming people, among others; the effect of immigration status on reporting rape; and the potential for prison reform through restorative justice are skimmed over. While one book cannot cover everything, this one certainly could have covered more. A laudably current guide to rape culture that at times sacrifices depth for clarity. (source notes, glossary, bibliography, further information, index) (Nonfiction. 14-18) Copyright Kirkus 2018 Kirkus/BPI Communications. All rights reserved. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2019 February
Copyright 2019 School Library Journal.Gr 9 Upâ This important text on rape culture explores gender norms, the intersection of race and gender, and how the transgender population is disproportionately affected by rape. Keyser also offers a timely discussion of how restorative justice can address the needs of all affected in cases of sexual harassment or violence. The design makes this volume highly readable, with highlighted quotes by teens, politicians, activists, and feminists, as well as color and captioned photographs and bold-faced inserts. Vignettes of societal responses to rape and its long-term effects on victims are varied and include interviews with teens and stories about the origins of activist organizations. Also featured is up-to-date information on legislation such as Title IX and age-of-consent laws. The author dismantles myths around rape, such as the prevalence of false reports, which in fact account for less than 10 percent of all reported cases. The back matter includes extensive source notes, a glossary, further reading listsâboth fiction and nonfictionâfilms, and hashtags. While a global perspective is lacking, this excellent volume can be paired with recent YA fiction titles and Rupi Kaur's poetry that also call into question the deep-rooted gender norms of rape culture.VERDICT Highly recommended for every library that serves teens.âSara Lissa Paulson, City-As-School High School, New York City - Voice of Youth Advocates Reviews : VOYA Reviews 2020 June
Keyser describes her book, inspired by the #metoo movements, as "a snapshot of twenty-first-century American beliefs about sexual violence." She states that Americans live in a "rape culture" fueled by faulty relationships between heterosexual men and their female victims, and that those relationships are sickened by a binary sex model. She uses extended examples of sexual abuse, lists leaders and organizations who support rape victims and women's rights, and includes interviews with rape victims as well as young men and women who object to sexual stereotypes. The text suggests solutions like better management of rape kits, empathetic professional rape interviewers, reduction or elimination of female objectification in the media, specific language in reporting rape cases, and sex education that moves beyond abstinence. Keyser gives a nod to LGBTQ+ and foreign populations but does not include examples. She cites sexual abuse against Terry Crews but does not mention sexual assault in the Catholic church or the Penn State sexual abuse case. She notes Trump's offensive language but not the actions of Clinton and John F. Kennedy. Teen examples include but do not discuss the alcohol factor. If your collection needs more material to address rape, consider this selection and pair it with the novel, Furious Thing by Jenny Downham (David Fickling Books, 2020), for lively discussion.âLucy Schall. Source Notes. Glossary. Biblio. Websites. Index. Maps. Photos. 3Q 2P J S NA Copyright 2020 Voya Reviews.
