Description |
xi, 258 pages ; 22 cm |
Contents |
License to rape -- The myth and reality of marital rape -- Three types of marital rape -- Men who rape their wives -- Marital rape and marital sexuality -- Resisting marital rape -- The impact of marital rape -- Marital rape and the law: state statutes and public opinion -- The debate over criminalizing marital rape -- Ending marital rape -- Appendix A: The research study -- Appendix B: The California experience |
Summary |
Two psychologists examine the psychological and social implications of sexual abuse within marriage, in a study that explores the motives behind the marital rape, the emotional and legal aspects, and patterns of sexual abuse |
Notes |
Includes index |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-248) and index |
Subject |
Rape in marriage -- United States.
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Wife abuse -- United States.
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Author |
Yllö, Kersti, author
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Yllö, Kersti, author
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LC no. |
84019808 |
ISBN |
003059474X |
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9780030594748 |
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