University of Connecticut

Women's Studies Program

WS 263

Response to Readings for Week # 12

Write an e-mail message to the class. Include answers to the following questions.

How many of the rape myths discussed have you heard? How many of these myths are believed by people with whom you associate?


"Stopping rape is a call to action". What will you be willing to do in order to help answer that call?


What is the "Myth of the Black Rapist"? What is your response to the article by Angela Davis?


What questions and/or topics pertaining to these readings would you like to discuss in class?

Women and Violence - - WS 263

Marita McComiskey
mccomisk@uconnvm.uconn.edu
University of Connecticut
Women's Studies Program
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