The Politics of Rape: The Victim's Perspective

by Diana E.H. Russell

Gathers interviews with rape victims and rapists, discusses attitudes toward rape, and looks at the way the police and the courts handle rape cases

Genres: Feminism, Nonfiction, Crime, Gender Studies

311 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1974

Reviews

[Laura DV · Rating 1 out of 5]

so did no one of those who rated it highly notice the fact that it's promoting racist ideology

[Julia Stone · Rating 1 out of 5]

racist

[Urvil · Rating 1 out of 5]

Author shares racist ideologies and survey methods are also biased

[Nico Harlakenden · Rating 5 out of 5]

really great. almost entirely transcripts of interviews from women affected in the seventies, enabling review of perspective and evolution of the women's movement.

[Devin · Rating 3 out of 5]

An easy read, great for beginners just starting their understanding of the experience of rape survivors.

[Jazmin Hunt]

Really interesting book. It was insightful to hear the perspective of rape victims to truly know what they experience.

[Noah · Rating 4 out of 5]

indelible and insightful