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harsharan's review
This book seemed so interesting, unfortunately I couldn’t keep up with it. I’d start reading and immediately get distracted or get tired
annebennett1957's review
4.0
I was given a free ARC from the publisher for this review.
This is a valuable book and a much needed one. With the #MeToo movement causing everyone to stop and think that maybe the way forward shouldn't look like the way things were done in the past, women need to know that there is hope and help in the justice system. Unfortunately humans remain obstinate, thinking of themselves over the rights of others and many people still view sex through a lens of what they want not what is best for all involved.
I doubt this book will get much circulation because it is very technical, often citing legal cases. But I think it would be a great resource for anyone who wants to pursue a career in assisting persons who have been sexually assaulted or high school/college students doing research on the topic. In my ARC version of the book there are over 50 pages of author's notes and other resources, making this a very credible tool for research.
I found I couldn't make myself finish the book, however, because the topic distressed me so much. This is not a criticism of the writing or the research, just my reaction to the topic. It should come with trigger warnings!
This is a valuable book and a much needed one. With the #MeToo movement causing everyone to stop and think that maybe the way forward shouldn't look like the way things were done in the past, women need to know that there is hope and help in the justice system. Unfortunately humans remain obstinate, thinking of themselves over the rights of others and many people still view sex through a lens of what they want not what is best for all involved.
I doubt this book will get much circulation because it is very technical, often citing legal cases. But I think it would be a great resource for anyone who wants to pursue a career in assisting persons who have been sexually assaulted or high school/college students doing research on the topic. In my ARC version of the book there are over 50 pages of author's notes and other resources, making this a very credible tool for research.
I found I couldn't make myself finish the book, however, because the topic distressed me so much. This is not a criticism of the writing or the research, just my reaction to the topic. It should come with trigger warnings!
feministmidwife's review
5.0
An invaluable blend of brilliant argument, personal experience, unquestionable passion for the topic, and legal-ethical scholarship. So grateful to have this book in the sexual assault theory canon.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Sexism, Racism, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Rape
remigves's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.0
youeatdogfood's review
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
5 stars. This is a groundbreaking and comprehensive exploration of the complex landscape of sexual violence and the ongoing struggle for justice. Brodsky's well-researched and nuanced analysis of the various ways in which sexual violence is addressed, frm victim support to legal proceedings, is both eye-opening and deeply insightful.
The sections on men's rights activism made me particularly furious and disgusted, and they provide a chilling glimpse into the tactics used by those who seek to undermine efforts to combat sexual violence and protect survivors. Brodsky's clear-eyed analysis of the ways in which these groups weaponise issues like due process and free speech to perpetuate harm is essential reading fr anyone interested in understanding the current cultural and political landscape around sexual violence.
Brodsky's rigorous research, nuanced analysis, and deeply empathetic approach make this book a vital read fr anyone interested in supporting survivors, ensuring due process, and resisting the conservative backlash.
tatahababa's review
4.0
3.5 rounded to 4.
This text is important and the fight for sexual justice for victims of assault continues on with no signs of slowing down. It adapts rather than disintegrates. While I commend the author with their thorough research and care to not see it from only one perspective, I did find a lot of it to be too centrist on the issue.
They bring up valid points about how it isn't treated seriously as a crime and on the other side is treated too harshly if we rush to punishment. Every step of the way the justice system has to hyper focus on the issue and destroy the notion that any kind of "sex" isn't a crime. The justice system will not change until the people in power view the crimes as actual crimes. There is so much more I have to say on this book but for now will leave it at this. Not to sound too blunt, many individuals view sexual assault as a lesser crime because the victim lived. The whole "but did you die?" mentality is rampant in the discussions regarding sexual justice. The Whataboutism is further diluting and degrading the valid arguments and viewpoints from the activists and survivors who are only asking for the bare minimum, justice.
**received ARC by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
This text is important and the fight for sexual justice for victims of assault continues on with no signs of slowing down. It adapts rather than disintegrates. While I commend the author with their thorough research and care to not see it from only one perspective, I did find a lot of it to be too centrist on the issue.
They bring up valid points about how it isn't treated seriously as a crime and on the other side is treated too harshly if we rush to punishment. Every step of the way the justice system has to hyper focus on the issue and destroy the notion that any kind of "sex" isn't a crime. The justice system will not change until the people in power view the crimes as actual crimes. There is so much more I have to say on this book but for now will leave it at this. Not to sound too blunt, many individuals view sexual assault as a lesser crime because the victim lived. The whole "but did you die?" mentality is rampant in the discussions regarding sexual justice. The Whataboutism is further diluting and degrading the valid arguments and viewpoints from the activists and survivors who are only asking for the bare minimum, justice.
**received ARC by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
innashtakser's review
5.0
Brilliant book on addressing sexual harassment fairly and empowering the victims. The book focuses on US, but there are many insights there relevant to other countries as well. Thus, highly recommended.