| Description |
xii, 266 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Summary |
Often gruelling to read, this book, the first detailed historical study of sexual assault in Australia, is as illuminating as it is unforgettable. The author opens the window on nineteenth century attitudes towards the law, violence, sex, sexual orientation and gender, often with surprising results. The chapters cover various forms of sexual assault from male/female rape to child sexual abuse, incest and male/male rape. By going back to first-hand sources, the author focuses on one particular case, comparing it to similar cases of the time. Gradually, a picture unfolds which reveals the experiences and attitudes of the victims, assailants, witnesses, jurors, officers of the court and the press |
| Analysis |
Aboriginal women |
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Child sexual abuse |
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Children |
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History, 1801-1900 |
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Incest |
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Rape |
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Sex offences |
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Violent crime |
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Women |
| Notes |
CIP confirmed |
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Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography pages 249-263 |
| Subject |
Sex and law -- Australia.
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Sex crimes -- Australia -- History -- 19th century.
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Sex crimes -- Australia.
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Trials (Sex crimes) -- Australia -- History -- 19th century.
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| SUBJECT |
Australia -- Social life and customs http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008114315 -- 1851-1901
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Australia -- Social life and customs http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008114315 -- 1891-1901
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| LC no. |
95230755 |
| ISBN |
0868401110 (paperback) |
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