Kate Harding
Asking for It
- ISBN 13:
- 9780738217024
- author:
- Kate Harding
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Da Capo Lifelong Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Women's Health & Lifestyle, Violence against Women
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Asking for It: The Alarming Rise of Rape Culture-and What We Can Do about It by Kate Harding explores how rape culture manifests itself in media narratives and societal attitudes. The author examines the three pillars of rape culture: excusing the accused, blaming the victim, and insisting that individual women can protect themselves from rape. Harding delves into how these attitudes change depending on factors such as age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and fame. This book provides a critical analysis of the ways in which rape culture is perpetuated and challenged. Through its examination of media narratives and societal attitudes, Asking for It sheds light on the complex issues surrounding rape culture and offers insights into how we can work towards creating a more just and equitable society.