Male On Male Rape: The Hidden Toll of Stigma and Shame

by Michael Scarce

Male on Male The Hidden Toll of Stigma and Shame examines a form of violence that, despite worldwide prevalence, remains vastly underreported and unrecognized. Michael Scarce, coordinator of a rape education and prevention program and a survivor of adult male rape, investigates the substantial effects of male-on-male sexual violence on individuals and society, dispelling popular myths and questioning why most communities cannot or will not confront the problem of same-sex sexual violence. This groundbreaking book is the culmination of years of research that includes numerous interviews with straight and gay male rape survivors, an analysis of popular media, case studies, and the author's own personal and professional experience. Male on Male Rape shatters the silence surrounding this sexual violence in our society while offering concrete initiatives and strategies for addressing the rape of men by men. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the prevention of rape or the healing of rape's devastating effects.

Genres: Nonfiction, Research

336 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Suanne Laqueur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy crap. This is going to be incoherent. My stomach hurts and my head feels like a shaken-up snow globe. I read this for research purposes, but man, what an eye-opener. What an important book. Incredible, harrowing, horrifying stories of courage and recovery and resiliency. Insights into male gender norms and issues of masculinity that you'd never think of. Wow. Just...wow.

[Markéta]

Read for my bachelor thesis. Great introduction to the topic of male on male sexual violence, sometimes uneasy to read due to gruesome details - but an important work nonetheless.