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Sexual Assault and the Military — Content Guide for Parents

By Noah BerlatskyGreenhaven Publishing LLC2015-02-06ISBN 9780737771879128 pages
Sexual Assault and the Military

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

According to Protect Our Defenders, sexual assault in the military is rampant. In the year 2014 alone, 20,300 service people were sexually assaulted within ranks, and these weren't just female victims; over half were males. This volume explores the issue of sexual assault in the military, touching on topics such as if sexual assault in the military is a longstanding problem. It examines if the epidemic was spurred by the inclusion of women in more areas of the military. Readers will get a balanced view of this pervasive and sensitive topic.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Sexual Assault and the Military appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book addresses the issue of sexual assault within the military, which is inherently linked to themes of violence. The search results highlight multiple instances of sexual violence and abuse within military settings, indicating that these themes are central to the narrative. No references to scary content or themes were found in the search results related to the book's content.

  • Does Sexual Assault and the Military have violence?

    The book addresses the issue of sexual assault within the military, which is inherently linked to themes of violence. The search results highlight multiple instances of sexual violence and abuse within military settings, indicating that these themes are central to the narrative.

  • Does Sexual Assault and the Military have scary content?

    No references to scary content or themes were found in the search results related to the book's content.

  • Does Sexual Assault and the Military have religious themes?

    The search results include references to critiques of the intersection of Christianity and patriarchy, suggesting that the book may explore how religious beliefs influence attitudes towards violence and sexual assault within military contexts. Specifically, it mentions conservative evangelical communities.

  • Does Sexual Assault and the Military have racial/cultural content?

    The search results do not indicate that race is a central theme or plot element in the book. Discussions of race appear to be more peripheral and not directly related to the book's main focus on military sexual assault.

  • Does Sexual Assault and the Military have profanity?

    No explicit mentions of profanity were found in the search results related to the book's content.

  • Does Sexual Assault and the Military have climate change?

    No references to climate themes were found in the search results related to the book's content.

  • Does Sexual Assault and the Military have sexual identity?

    The book explicitly deals with sexual assault, abuse, and rape of military personnel, making sexual content a central theme. The search results emphasize the prevalence of sexual violence in military culture.

  • Does Sexual Assault and the Military have gender roles?

    The book likely addresses traditional gender roles within the military context, particularly regarding the treatment of women and the dynamics of power and violence. However, the specific framing or critique of these roles is not clearly established in the search results.

  • Does Sexual Assault and the Military have lgbtq+ themes?

    The search results indicate discussions around LGBTQ+ themes, particularly in relation to sexual assault narratives, suggesting that the book may address the experiences of male and transgender victims of sexual assault. However, the specific framing or centrality of LGBTQ+ themes in the book is unclear.