Using feminist theory to understand male rape
Sunday, October 19, 2014 - 12:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Decades of feminist research have framed rape and sexual assault as a ‘women’s issue’, leaving little room for the experiences of male victims. But a new study suggests that feminist theory, with its focus on the gendered nature of rape, can also help us understand the stigmas, social constructions and realities associated with male rape.