Just Sex?

"Drawing on feminist theory, cultural analysis, and in-depth interviews with women about their experiences of (hetero)sex, Gavey shows how important it is to consider the broader cultural context which limits some of women's choices whilst encouraging others. Just Sex? argues that while there is indeed a blurred line between rape on the one hand and just sex on the other, this does not mean coercive sex should be tolerated as simply part and parcel of the natural dynamics of sexual relations. Rather, the author suggests, these dynamics operate as a cultural scaffolding of rape, and as such they require ongoing critical attention and debate." "Just Sex? combines an overview of existing literature with an analysis of recent research to examine the psychosocial context of rape and the implications for rape prevention. Gavey makes a contribution to feminist and social constructionist work on rape and sexuality that will be of interest to advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers in psychology, gender studies, cultural studies and sociology, as well as professional therapists, counselors, psychologists, social workers, community workers and mental health practitioners."--Jacket.