Violence Against Women

Myths, Facts, Controversies

Walter DeKeseredy

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University of Toronto Press
15 February 2011

Violence in society; Sociology: birth; Sociology: family & relationships

In Violence Against Women, award-winning author Walter S. DeKeseredy offers a passionate but well-documented sociological overview of a sobering problem. He starts by outlining the scope of the challenge and debunks current attempts to label intimate violence as gender neutral. He then lays bare the structural practices that sustain this violence, leading to a discussion of long- and short-term policies to address the issue. DeKeseredy includes an examination of male complicity and demonstrates how boys and men can change their roles. Throughout, he responds to myths that dismiss threats to women's health and safety and provides an impassioned call to action for women, men, and policymakers.

By: Walter DeKeseredy
Imprint: University of Toronto Press
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9781442603998
ISBN 10: 1442603992
Pages: 277
Publication Date: 15 February 2011
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Acknowledgments What is Violence Against Women? It Often Hurts to be a Woman in Canada “But Women Do It Too!” Understanding Women’s Use of Violence in Intimate Relationships “Who Would Do Such a Thing?” Explaining Violence Against Women in Canada Why Can’t Abused Women Leave Home? The Consequences of Violence Against Women “What Can We Do?” Policy Options Notes Bibliography Index

Walter S. DeKeseredy is the Anna Deane Carlson Endowed Chair of Social Sciences, director of the Research Center on Violence, and a professor of sociology at West Virginia University. He has published 27 books, over 130 scientific journal articles, and close to 100 scholarly book chapters on violence against women and other social problems. He has earned numerous prestigious awards throughout his career, including the American Society of Criminology’s 2022 Praxis Award as well as their 2022 Robert Jerin Book of the Year Award. He was named a fellow of the American Society of Criminology in 2022.

Reviews for Violence Against Women: Myths, Facts, Controversies

Renowned criminologist Walter S. DeKeseredy provides a comprehensive and compelling examination of violence against women in a jargon-free accessible format. He debunks myths, summarizes research findings, challenges backlash and misplaced assumptions about battering, answers common questions, and offers policy recommendations. A must-read for anyone who cares about stopping violence against women-students, practitioners, scholars, policymakers, and the public. - Susan L. Miller, University of Delaware