Study & Research Sexual Violence

This Study Guide consists of approximately 211 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Sexual Violence.
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Study & Research Sexual Violence

This Study Guide consists of approximately 211 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Sexual Violence.
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1. R. Barri Flowers and Robert T.M. Phillips argue that pornography and rap music, respectively, objectify and demean women and influence some men to act in a sexually aggressive manner toward women. Marcia Pally contends that men rape not because they have been exposed to rap music and pornography, but because they want to hurt their victims. Based on the viewpoints, which argument do you think is stronger? Why? 2. Harry Allen maintains that advertising alcoholic beverages— which are proven to be associated with a variety of social ills—is much more harmful to the black community than is rap music. Although rap is alleged to demean women and provoke violence, Allen asserts it is merely a way for blacks to talk about what is happening to and around them. Do you agree with his argument? Why or why not? Robert T.M. Phillips contends...

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