Lesbian Herstory Archives AudioVisual Collections

Discussion on Sexual Abuse of Children (Incest)

Item

LC051ChildrenSexualAbuse.jpeg

Title

Discussion on Sexual Abuse of Children (Incest)

Description

Interviewee discusses the statistics of child sexual assault, and how they are not reported accurately. They claim that girls face more assault than boys, but much of it goes unreported. Conversation circles around parental assault, parental protection, and social services. The host and interviewer talk about the role of the patriarchy, victim denial, abuse, and the need for child abuse education for children. They advocate for child’s rights, and children’s need for peer relationships.

Creator

Feminist Radio Network

Date

5/16/78

Rights

Not to be used for publication without the express written consent of Liza Cowan. Contact the Lesbian Herstory Archive for Liza Cowan's contact information.

Language

English

Interviewee

Barb

Physical Format

1/4 inch audio tape

Duration

00:37:49

Citation

Feminist Radio Network, “Discussion on Sexual Abuse of Children (Incest),” Lesbian Herstory Archives AudioVisual Collections, accessed December 22, 2024, http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/show/1028.