Challenging Legal Core Values: Consent-Based Rape Legislation In Practice

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Åsa Wettergren (University of Gothenburg) Moa Bladini (University of Gothenburg, Sweden)

Challenging Legal Core Values

Consent-Based Rape Legislation In Practice

Åsa Wettergren (University of Gothenburg), Moa Bladini (University of Gothenburg, Sweden), Sara Uhnoo (University of Gothenburg, Sweden)

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Bristol University Press
26 June 2025

Sexual abuse & harassment; Crime & criminology; Law & society; Offences against the person

Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.

This book presents the first ethnographic study into a new consent-based rape law in Sweden and shows how the implementation of this legislation challenges outdated legal frameworks and requires a shift in legal practice.

Focusing on the Swedish context, it provides insights that are globally applicable, offering lessons for other countries where consent-based rape laws are in place. By examining the limitations of the conventional legal enactment of autonomy, rationality and objectivity, the authors argue for an evolved approach to ensure fairness and effectiveness. Integrating feminist legal theory with the sociology of emotions, the book reveals how emotional and contextual factors shape legal reasoning.

Aiming to make legal processes for sexual violence more transparent, predictable and democratic worldwide, this is an urgent call for enhanced professional training in emotional reflexivity and empathy.

By: Åsa Wettergren (University of Gothenburg), Moa Bladini (University of Gothenburg, Sweden), Sara Uhnoo (University of Gothenburg, Sweden)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529237535
ISBN 10: 152923753X
Pages: 334
Publication Date: 26 June 2025
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Further / Higher Education , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. Introduction 2. Legal Framework 3. Theoretical Framework Part 1: Legal Discourse – Reflection and Reasoning (Chapters 4 and 5) Part 2: Legal Practice – Procedures and Strategies (Chapters 6 and 7) Part 3: Logic of Judgment – Sequencing and Signifying (Chapters 8 and 9) 9. Concluding Discussion Appendix

sa Wettergren is Professor in Sociology at the University of Gothenburg. Moa Bladini is Associate Professor in Law at the University of Gothenburg. Sara Uhnoo is Associate Professor in Sociology at the University of Gothenburg.

Reviews for Challenging Legal Core Values: Consent-Based Rape Legislation In Practice

“This book offers a comprehensive case study of rape law in action. While the case is in Sweden, the broader relevance is evident. A highly innovative, rigorous and inspirational book!” May-Len Skilbrei, University of Oslo