Rape Work

by Patricia Yancey Martin

Despite the proliferation of rape crisis centers and other improvements in the treatment of rape victims over the past 20 years, many victims still find themselves the victims of what has been called a "second rape" by doctors, lawyers, judges, police, and administrators that process them. This book takes a critical look at the organizations and officials that process rape victims to see how the structure of their respective organizations often prevent them from providing responsive care.

Genres: Nonfiction, Feminism, Sociology

300 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Patricia Yancey Martin is a feminist author and retired professor of sociology and gender studies.

Reviews

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this for a class this semester. It's good and easy to understand, covering the problems that rape victims often face. I'd recommend it.