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Male Rape, Masculinities, and Sexualities

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The book begins by setting the scene and context relating to male rape, showing how there is a lack of published work on male rape, particularly on how the state and third sector deal with and respond to male sexual victimisation. It highlights gaps in this nuanced area of male rape. The prevalence, nature, pattern, and extent of male rape are introduced, highlighting a need to write about this niche area. The introduction will close by outlining the structure for the rest of the book. By the end, this introduction will motivate readers to learn more about the neglecting phenomenon of male rape.

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Javaid, A. (2018). Introduction. In: Male Rape, Masculinities, and Sexualities. Palgrave Hate Studies. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52639-3_1

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