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Empowerment Self-Defense: Theory, Research and Practice
Empowerment Self-Defense: Theory, Research and Practice
Empowerment Self-Defense: Theory, Research and Practice explores the theory, research, and practice of empowerment self-defense as a sexual assault prevention approach. This book begins with introductory chapters that introduce key issues and theory, including the theoretical underpinnings of empowerment self-defense, the difference between empowerment self-defense and martial arts, as well as myths and misconceptions about the approach. The second section include a series of chapters that summarize research on empowerment self-defense.
The final section of the book will address special topics, including implementation of empowerment self-defense for indigenous population, individuals with disabilities, and transgender women. Nationwide, 81% of women have reported experiencing some form of sexual harassment and/or assault in their lifetime. Sexual assault prevention programs vary in their approaches and one approach empowerment self-defense, strengthens an individual’s ability to prevent and respond to threat, and holds great promise for stopping violence and reducing inequality.
300 pages
| Medios de comunicación | Libros Paperback Book (Libro con tapa blanda y lomo encolado) |
| Publicado | 2 de abril de 2026 |
| ISBN13 | 9780443216435 |
| Editores | Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc |
| Páginas | 300 |
| Dimensiones | 150 × 220 × 10 mm · 450 g |
| Editor | Hollander, Jocelyn A. (University of Oregon, Department of Sociology, Eugene, USA) |
| Editor | Orchowski, Lindsay M. (Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA) |
