| Description |
xii, 279 pages ; 21 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction: Empowering Women to Resist Rape -- 1. Defending Honor -- 2. Rape and Rapists -- 3. Why Women? -- 4. Victims are Made Not Born -- 5. Rape Responses -- 6. Assertive Self-Defense -- 7. Self-Defense and Self-Image -- 8. Preassault Situations and Strategies -- 9. Confrontation Strategies -- 10. Recovery and Beyond -- 11. Judicial Procedures and Defenses -- 12. Undoing the Damage: Ending Sexual Victimization -- Appendix: Self-Defense Tips and Resources |
| Summary |
"Self-Respect and Sexual Assault takes a different approach to self-defense against sexual assault and date rape. Rather than relying on scare tactics or advising readers to restrict their lifestyles, author Jeanette Mauro-Cochrane encourages women to exercise self-reliance, self-esteem, and freedom of choice in every aspect of their lives, sexual and otherwise. Based on the premise that a woman's best defense against sexual assault is to maintain her self-respect regardless of the outcome, this book advocates an ongoing process of emotional growth that begins before an attack and continues throughout the medical, legal, and recovery phases."--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [268]-275) and index |
| Subject |
Rape -- Prevention.
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Rape -- Psychological aspects.
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Self-esteem in women.
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Rape -- prevention & control.
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Rape -- psychology.
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Self Concept.
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Women.
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| LC no. |
92038938 |
| ISBN |
0830642897 (paperback) |
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