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Violence Against Women in Canada: Research and Policy Perspectives (Themes in Canadian Sociology)
Johnson, Holly; Dawson, Myrna
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Description for Violence Against Women in Canada: Research and Policy Perspectives (Themes in Canadian Sociology)
paperback. Violence Against Women in Canada provides the first comprehensive overview of the issue of violence against women in its Canadian context, including underlying theoretical explanations, empirical research, and an examination of legal and social policy responses to the problem. Series: Themes in Canadian Sociology. Num Pages: 234 pages, 7 Figures; 11 Tables (b/w). BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFSJ1; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 334.
Examining a wide range of theoretical perspectives, empirical research, and policy responses, Violence Against Women in Canada emphasizes connections among different forms of violence - connections that have too often been ignored or downplayed. Taking a gendered sociological approach, the text reveals how violence against women stems from unequal access to power and resources. While gender is the central focus, the authors also show how intersections of race, ethnicity, class, and sexuality serve to deepen inequalities for particular groups. Comprehensive and concise, this new text explores the evolution of methods to measure violence, the impact of these methods on the ... Read more
Examining a wide range of theoretical perspectives, empirical research, and policy responses, Violence Against Women in Canada emphasizes connections among different forms of violence - connections that have too often been ignored or downplayed. Taking a gendered sociological approach, the text reveals how violence against women stems from unequal access to power and resources. While gender is the central focus, the authors also show how intersections of race, ethnicity, class, and sexuality serve to deepen inequalities for particular groups. Comprehensive and concise, this new text explores the evolution of methods to measure violence, the impact of these methods on the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Oxford University Press Canada Canada
Number of pages
234
Condition
New
Series
Themes in Canadian Sociology
Number of Pages
234
Place of Publication
, Canada
ISBN
9780195429817
SKU
V9780195429817
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About Johnson, Holly; Dawson, Myrna
Professor Holly Johnson is an associate professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of Ottawa. Her primary research interests include sexual violence and intimate partner violence. Holly was principal investigator of Statistics Canada's first national survey on violence against women and is currently a coordinator of the International Violence Against Women Survey. Holly continues to be involved in ... Read more
Reviews for Violence Against Women in Canada: Research and Policy Perspectives (Themes in Canadian Sociology)
The first comprehensive review of research on violence against women to have been produced in Canada. It will be of interest to both researchers and students for its depth, scope, and readability."
Diane Crocker, Saint Mary's University
The strength of the [book] lies in its overview of research from such varied directions. ... Read more
Diane Crocker, Saint Mary's University
The strength of the [book] lies in its overview of research from such varied directions. ... Read more