Good Soldiers Don't Rape: The Stories We Tell About Military Sexual Violence

Sexual violence is a significant problem in many Western militaries, and this book uses feminist theories to identify key stories, myths, and misconceptions that have obstructed addressing and preventing it. It considers nearly thirty years of media coverage in three case countries and has implications for those seeking to address, reduce, and prevent sexual violence and understand rape culture and patriarchy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Sexual violence is a pervasive issue within numerous Western militaries, despite widespread international attention to the matter and the global #MeToo and #TimesUp movements that have brought to light the devastating impact of sexual violence. Alarmingly, rates of sexual violence are on the rise in many military institutions. This groundbreaking book employs feminist theories of rape culture and institutional gaslighting to unravel the key narratives, myths, and misconceptions surrounding military sexual violence that have hindered effective efforts to address and prevent it. Spanning nearly thirty years of media coverage in three case countries—the United States, Canada, and Australia—this study constitutes a significant contribution to the field. Its findings have far-reaching implications not only for those dedicated to addressing, reducing, and preventing sexual violence in the military but also for those seeking to comprehend the intricacies of rape culture and the broader workings of patriarchy. This book will captivate students, scholars, and general readers with an interest in gender, feminism, and the military.

Weight: 282g
Dimension: 152 x 230 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009273930