Violence Against Women in Canada

Research and Policy Perspectives

AvHolly Johnson,Myrna Dawson

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

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Beskrivning

Examining a wide range of theoretical perspectives, empirical research, and policy responses, Violence Against Women in Canada emphasizes connections among different forms of violence - connections that have too often been ignored or downplayed. Taking a gendered sociological approach, the text reveals how violence against women stems from unequal access to power and resources. While gender is the central focus, the authors also show how intersections of race, ethnicity, class, and sexuality serve to deepen inequalities for particular groups. Comprehensive and concise, this new text explores the evolution of methods to measure violence, the impact of these methods on the social framing of violence issues, the impact on victims, and current policy responses and their effectiveness.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2010-08-26
Mått:153 x 228 x 12 mm
Vikt:334 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Themes in Canadian Sociology
Antal sidor:234
Förlag:OUP Canada
ISBN:9780195429817

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Professor Holly Johnson is an associate professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of Ottawa. Her primary research interests include sexual violence and intimate partner violence. Holly was principal investigator of Statistics Canada's first national survey on violence against women and is currently a coordinator of the International Violence Against Women Survey. Holly continues to be involved in many national and international networks aimed at preventing violence against women and improving criminal justice and societal responses to these crimes. Professor Myrna Dawson joined the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Guelph in 2003. Widely published, her broad research interests include trends in and characteristics of lethal and non-lethal violence, with a particular focus on intimate partner violence as well as social and legal responses to violent victimization in Canadian society. Most recently she has established the Social and LegalResponses to Violence in Canada Research Unit at the University of Guelph.

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The first comprehensive review of research on violence against women to have been produced in Canada. It will be of interest to both researchers and students for its depth, scope, and readability."

Innehållsförteckning

Preface ; 1. Introduction ; 2. Theoretical Debates ; 3. Methods of Measuring Violence Against Women ; 4. Intimate Partner Violence ; 5. Sexual Assault ; 6. Femicide ; 7. Policy Outcomes and Impacts ; Glossary