Over the last decade, philosophers have increasingly engaged with sexual violence, using concepts from social sciences to analyze related epistemic issues. While they’ve focused on victim testimony and false reporting, they have overlooked how empirical research is conducted. This shortfall contrasts with disciplines studying sexual violence, where critiques of research practices have gained traction. Historical shifts initiated by anti-rape activism in the 1970s and 1980s transformed the academic landscape, moving from flawed psychological interpretations to feminist connections of sexual violence with systemic gender issues. Philosophical considerations must now align with these evolving critiques.
The anti-rape activism of the 1970s and 1980s revolutionized academic research on sexual violence, moving away from previously dominant and flawed psychosocial models.
Current critiques of empirical research methods in sexual violence studies highlight how these practices can limit and distort our understanding of this critical issue.
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