Opposing Viewpoints Series - Sexual Violence (paperback edition)

The persistence of rape, sexual abuse, and other forms of sexual violence raises difficult questions about the causes of and best solutions for this age-old problem. Chapters include: What Causes Sexual Violence? How Serious a Problem Is Sexual Violence?

Grade 9 Up. "Opposing Viewpoints" tackles yet another important and current topic. Topics explored include the causes of sexual violence, the extent to which it is a problem, and the questions of how to address the issues of victimization, and how to reduce sexual violence in our society. Summaries of each selection's major points and questions to guide readings introduce each piece, helping readers to focus on the author's logic. Adolescents will find several topics here that relate to their own concerns such as whether or not rap music promotes sexual violence and the roles that gender equality and socialization play in this issue. They will also find information relating to incest, rape, sexual abuse, battered women, and discussions of the legal handling of sex offenders. This volume will be of use to teachers, students, and a general readership interested in improving critical-thinking skills, evaluating information presented in the general media, writing reports on sexual violence, and understanding the public debate on the variety of issues that surround it.?Melissa Gross, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA
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