Messina-Dysert, Gina,

Rape culture and spiritual violence : religion, testimony, and visions of healing / Gina Messina-Dysert. - xi, 127 pages ; 25 cm. - Religion and violence ; 11 . - Religion and violence. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages [116]-124) and index.

Introduction -- Rape culture ordained by God? -- Learning from women's testimony -- A preliminary analysis of sexual violence and rape culture -- Sexual violence, han, and spiritual death -- Spiritual resurrection : Han-Pu-Ri and momentary salvation -- Conclusion.

This volumes examines sexual violence against women and how religion and society contribute to a rape culture as well as the extreme suffering endured by rape victims as a result.

9781844657889 1844657884

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Rape--Social aspects.
Rape--Religious aspects.
Rape victims.

HV 6558 .M47 2015