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Sexual Abuse of Women in United States Prisons: A Modern Corollary of Slavery
Publication year:
2006
| Cataloged on:
Oct. 31, 2006
ANNOTATION: "This paper addresses the sexual abuse of women in prison as a more contemporary manifestation of slavery" (p. 571). This article is comprised of the following sections: introduction; historical context of sexual abuse of women in custody and women slaves; sexual abuse of women in prison and slavery -- congruent oppression(s) (e.g., sexual violence as a tool of oppression, the impact of economic and political forces on the institution, and legal protection from unwanted sexual relations); feminist advocacy on behalf of women in prisons -- litigation on their behalf, public education, and legislation addressing staff sexual misconduct with inmates; and conclusion.