The paper explores the dilemma in rape crisis support stemming from the conceptualization of rape as violence rather than sex. While this approach counters victim shame and guilt, it's criticized for not fully capturing the severity of rape as a wrong. The author utilizes recent work in analytic moral philosophy to resolve this, arguing that rape is not sex but is nonetheless sexual. This distinction allows for a more nuanced understanding that addresses both therapeutic goals: countering shame and recognizing the specific harm of rape.
Publisher
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Apr 08, 2021
Authors
Hane Htut Maung
Tags
rape
violence
moral philosophy
therapeutic goals
sexual harm
victim support
conceptualization
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