Word of a Woman?

Police, Rape and Belief

AvJ. Jordan

Häftad, Engelska, 2004

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Examination of this material is located within a broader analysis of the historical and socio-cultural environment, and illustrates how rape investigations continue to be conducted within the context of pervasive beliefs and stereotypes regarding both the nature of rape and the nature of women.

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Utgivningsdatum:2004-01-01
Mått:140 x 216 x 17 mm
Vikt:367 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:276
Förlag:Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN:9781349515523

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JAN JORDAN is Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Criminology in Wellington, New Zealand. She teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate courses addressing gender and crime issues, and is a regular contributor to police training courses. Her research on rape has been published in international academic journals, and her first book, Working Girls: Women in the New Zealand Sex Industry, won national recognition and awards.

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Introduction: The Credibility Conundrum 'She Stings While She Delights': Rape Definitions and Representations 'Have You Really Been Raped?': Criminal Justice System Responses Beyond Belief: Police Files on Rape Having 'A Nose for It': How Investigators Investigate Perfect Victims/Perfect Policing?: In the Words of the Women 'Getting it Right': Reviewing Police Responses to Rape Conclusion: True 'Lies' and False 'Truths'