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Description

evaluates of a prominent theory of the causes of sexual coercion (the traditional script)

examines men’s and women’s use of sexual influence in their dating relationships, the types of behavior men and women use to influence their partners to engage in unwanted sex, and the associated consequences for the individuals and the relationship

compares men’s and women’s reactions to sexual coercion

presents a model to predict women’s resistance and evaluates effective, practical measures of prevention for women

evaluates attitudes-toward-rape literature and the predictive ability of assessing attitudes

critical reviews of current conceptions of women’s sexuality and the need to restructure culturally endorsed attitudes in our prevention efforts

reviews methodological problems plaguing many current research investigations and the political ramifications of many investigations in this areaBecause this book presents information related to the prevention and experience of sexual coercion, Sexual Coercion in Dating Relationships is helpful in developing long-term research and preventive programs. This sourcebook also helps researchers, expert witnesses, counselors (especially college support staff), and college and university educators provide information to students and others about sexual coercion.