Author Description
This timely new edition provides an update on the advances in research, availability of data, and theoretical perspectives on the topic. The book continues to drive forward the debate on male sexual assault, covering such issues as the prevalence of sexual victimization, advances in the area of legal reform and the impact of these changes, and improvements in treatment for male victims of rape.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the prevalence, psychological impact, and systemic treatment of male sexual assault within contemporary society. Authors Gillian C. Mezey and Michael B. King utilize clinical research and legal analysis to address the historical marginalization of male victims. The work provides a structured framework for understanding the intersection of trauma, legal reform, and therapeutic intervention.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Epidemiological data regarding the prevalence of male sexual victimization
- Analysis of legal reforms and their practical impact on victim advocacy
- Clinical methodologies for treating male survivors of rape
- Theoretical perspectives on gendered trauma responses
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on clinical and legal frameworks rather than individual survivor narratives
- Geographic scope is largely centered on Western legal and medical systems
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational academic resource for clinicians and legal professionals addressing male sexual assault. Readers frequently note the clinical density of the prose and the systematic approach to a historically under-researched subject.
Page Count:
161
Publication Date:
2000-07-15
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192629328
ISBN-13:
9780192629326
Psychology
Criminology
Medical
Public Health
Sociology
Male Rape