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Child Abuse, Gender and Society Jackie Turton

Child Abuse, Gender and Society By Jackie Turton

Child Abuse, Gender and Society by Jackie Turton


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Summary

This book investigates the silence that surrounds the sexual abuse of children by women; uncovering the denial, minimization and rationales used by the victims, the perpetrators and the professionals.

Child Abuse, Gender and Society Summary

Child Abuse, Gender and Society by Jackie Turton

Traditionally child sexual abuse has been perceived as a male crime, however, recent research suggests that a significant minority of offenders are female. While recognizing the importance of male perpetrators, this groundbreaking book places the behavior of these offending women into social context, challenging conventional perceptions of female offenders, femininity, and mothering. Including case studies and responses from professionals in the field, this key text highlights the problems inherent in protecting children and identifies ways in which we can develop a clearer understanding of the social processes involved through an analysis of the denial and minimisation used by female perpetrators. It offers a critical understanding of the notions of harm, the rights of the child, and professional practice while defining some of the limitations and possibilities of a feminist analysis of child sexual abuse by women.

Child Abuse, Gender and Society Reviews

Refreshing as both an academically thought-provoking work and a helpful practice guide. For anyone working in the area of child welfare...Highly recommended. -- D.A. Mathews, Choice

About Jackie Turton

Jackie Turton has taught criminology and sociology at Essex University since 1995 following a career in the health service. She has undertaken qualitative research for the Home Office and Department of Health.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Putting Child Sexual Abuse into Context 3. The Professionals 4. The Child Victim 5. The Female Offender 6. The Last Word

Additional information

NLS9780415882941
9780415882941
041588294X
Child Abuse, Gender and Society by Jackie Turton
New
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2010-06-18
156
N/A
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