Rape in the Nordic Countries : Continuity and Change

While the Nordic countries are listed at the top in most international rankings of gender equality and citizens' feelings of security, studies on the prevalence of sexual victimisation present a different picture, suggesting that the very countries that have invested much in establishing gender...

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Other Authors: Bruvik Heinskou, Marie (Editor), Skilbrei, May-Len (Editor), Stefansen, Kari (Editor)
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2020
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