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Chronicle of Higher Education, 2009
An African-American stripper's false accusation of rape against three white Duke University lacrosse players in 2006--and the overzealous prosecution that followed--ultimately exposed prosecutorial misconduct, a rush to judgment, and simmering tensions of class, race, privilege, and gender. Michael L. Seigel, a professor of law at the University…
Descriptors: Race, Rape, Book Reviews, Athletes
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Pallone, Nathaniel J. – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 1993
Addresses problematic character of legislation that prescribes differential sanctioning for persons who commit sex crimes incidentally to other felonies and those who are presumably driven by psychosexual pathology. Contends that legislation calls for mental health professions, during evaluation which eventuates in recommendations to court…
Descriptors: Criminals, Legal Problems, Legislation, Rape
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Steinberg, Terry Nicole – Journal of College and University Law, 1991
This article first, analyzes the growing problem of campus rape; second, evaluates some college rape reduction programs; third, uses case law to demonstrate that rape should be considered sex discrimination under Title IX; and, fourth, suggests an amendment to Title IX, defining rape as sex discrimination. Appropriate implementation measures by…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Change Strategies, College Environment, College Role