The Hunting Ground: The Inside Story of Sexual Assault on American College Campuses

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The companion volume to the documentary about sexual violence on college campuses, from the Academy Award-nominated makers of The Invisible War. Headlines abound about out-of-control fraternities, protests by female students, and ongoing debates over sexual assaults on college campuses. The Hunting Ground is a companion to the new documentary by award-winning filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, which has become a galvanizing catalyst for discussion at the hundreds of campuses where it's been screened, led to calls for legislation, and sparked a backlash from university administrators, fraternities, and conservative groups. In this book, those concerned about "rape culture" on campus will find an inside perspective on the controversy, as well as reactions to the film from a range of leading writers and guidance on how to learn more and get active. Like the film, it shares gripping personal stories told by female students—and looks at the obstinate refusal of college administrators and law enforcement authorities to recognize the severity of the problem.