Child Abuse, Gender and Society Contributor(s): Turton, Jackie (Author) |
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ISBN: 041588294X ISBN-13: 9780415882941 Publisher: Routledge
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: June 2010 Click for more in this series: Routledge Research in Gender and Society |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Abuse - Child Abuse - Social Science | Women's Studies - Social Science | Sociology - General |
Dewey: 364.153 |
Series: Routledge Research in Gender and Society |
Physical Information: 0.35" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" L (0.50 lbs) 156 pages |
Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Traditionally child sexual abuse has been perceived as a male crime, however, recent research suggests that a significant minority of offenders are female. While recognizing the importance of male perpetrators, this groundbreaking book places the behavior of these offending women into social context, challenging conventional perceptions of female offenders, femininity, and mothering. Including case studies and responses from professionals in the field, this key text highlights the problems inherent in protecting children and identifies ways in which we can develop a clearer understanding of the social processes involved through an analysis of the denial and minimisation used by female perpetrators. It offers a critical understanding of the notions of harm, the rights of the child, and professional practice while defining some of the limitations and possibilities of a feminist analysis of child sexual abuse by women. |
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