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1. 1. How rape myths are used in Swedish child rape court cases in comparison with adults : A critical discourse analysis

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Umeå universitet/Juridiskt forum

   Author : Evelina Karhu; [2017]
   Keywords : rape; child; rape myths;

   Abstract : A commonality in rape trials is that the legal system is colored by myths and norms – more specifically ‘rape myths’. These myths includes the perception of ‘men as more sex needing’, ‘rape victim brought the offense on themselves’ and so forth. READ MORE