Griffin's Rape: the All American Crime

Griffin's Rape: The All American Crime

A) contained numerous themes. One of the most important concerns the nature of the crime of rape. The author argues that rape is not a sexual act, rather it is a violent, political act.
B) examines the concept of patriarchy which the author claims is a social and political system that is utilized by men to control women.
C) discusses the history of rape and maintains that rape is an act used by men to maintain their domination over women by use of force.
D) examines early feminist approaches to sexual abuse and concludes that sexual violence is base upon power, sexuality and social control.