Family & Relationships : Abuse

Female “circumcision” or, more precisely, female genital cutting (FGC), remains an important cultural practice in many African countries, often serving as a coming-of-age ritual. It is also a practice that has generated international dispute and continues to be at the center of debates over women’s rights, the limits of cultural pluralism, the balance of power between local cultures, international human rights, and feminist activism. In our increasingly globalized world, these practices have also begun immigrating to other nations, where transnational complexities vex debates about how to resolve the issue. Bringing together thirteen essays, Transcultural Bodies provides an ethnographically rich exploration of FGC among African diasporas in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. Contributors analyze changes in ideologies of gender and sexuality in immigrant communities, the frequent marginalization of African women’s voices in debates over FGC, and controversies over legislation restricting the practice in immigrant populations. more...

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A clear A-to-Z guide for teens to the facts and myths about abuse, The Truth About Abuse completely covers the issues related to the many different types of abuse. Using straightforward prose, this valuable resource guides readers toward a greater understanding of the topic and provides effective coping strategies for anyone suffering from or close to someone suffering from abuse. Self-tests, Fact Or Fiction? sidebars, and up-to-date statistics encourage readers to think for themselves and discuss this issue both at home and in the classroom. more...

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A clear A-to-Z guide to the myths and facts, The Truth About Fear and Depression carefully explains the causes, treatments, and other issues surrounding these increasingly common conditions. In straightforward prose and a factual tone, this reference offers a complete understanding of the topic while providing effective strategies for coping. Self-tests, Fact Or Fiction? sidebars, and up-to-date statistics and charts engage readers and encourage interaction both at home and in the classroom. more...

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The Truth About Sexual Behavior and Unplanned Pregnancy is a trusted source teens can turn to for straightforward information about everything from contraception to the media’s portrayal of sex. Providing a clear picture of teenage sexual behavior and its consequences, this book offers sound advice to teenagers and encourages discussion with parents and peers. Teens' accounts and question-and-answer segments provide a real-life perspective, and charts and graphs add a visually stimulating element to this important reference. more...

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Drawing on extensive interviews and written testimonies, Working with the Partners of Child Sex Offenders focuses on the stories and voices of partners of child sex offenders, highlighting how mothers feel about the situation they are in, how they cope with it and how they can remake their family life. more...

Price: $43.95