Myth Of Prison Rape »

The Myth of Prison Rape provides a nuanced glimpse into the complex sexual dynamics of the American prison. Drawing on results from the most comprehensive study of inmate sexuality to date, the authors analyze the intricacies of sexuality and sexual violence in daily inmate life. Dynamic case studies and interview excerpts enliven this cultural study of sexuality, safety, and violence in American prisons.

List of Figures and Tables

1 Introduction 1

2 Intellectual History of Prison Sexual Culture 7

3 Research Design and Methodology 29

4 Learning the Rules of Prison Culture 47

5 Prison Sexual Culture 63

6 The Culture of Sexual Victimization 83

7 Safe Zones 105

8 Sex and Prison Safety 119

Epilogue 133

Appendix Lexicon of Prison Sexuality and Homosexual Terms 141

References 191

Index 195