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Focusing on the discourse surrounding sexual violence, this book explores the cultural significance of rape in American society during the late twentieth century. It delves into the reasons behind its prominence as a symbol of power dynamics, analyzing how societal narratives shape perceptions and responses to sexual violence. Through critical examination, it sheds light on the complexities of these discussions and their implications for understanding power relations.
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Reading Rape, Sabine Sielke
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- 2002
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- Title
- Reading Rape
- Subtitle
- The Rhetoric of Sexual Violence in American Literature and Culture, 1790-1990
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sabine Sielke
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Publisher
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 252
- ISBN13
- 9780691005010
- Category
- About Literature, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Focusing on the discourse surrounding sexual violence, this book explores the cultural significance of rape in American society during the late twentieth century. It delves into the reasons behind its prominence as a symbol of power dynamics, analyzing how societal narratives shape perceptions and responses to sexual violence. Through critical examination, it sheds light on the complexities of these discussions and their implications for understanding power relations.