Abstract: »Rape-and-revenge narratives have traditionally been viewed as seeking justice by vengeance outside the law. However, this article argues that a new type of revenge, termed ‘restorative revenge’, offers a fresh insight into the pursuit of justice in cases of sexual violence. ‘Restorative revenge’ reclaims the narrative about revenge and justice by connecting it to feelings of reparation and healing. By undertaking a comparative analysis of Emerald Fennell’s film Promising Young Woman (2020) and a real-life incident involving the accusation of sexual harassment against Harvard Anthropology Professor John Commaroff, this paper aims to explore experimental and creative ideas surrounding sexual violence, justice, and accountability. The analysis will be grounded in the ongoing feminist discourse around justice with a specific anthropological lens.« (Source: Article)

Contents:

	Abstract (p. 279)
	Introduction: ‘Restorative revenge’ (p. 279)
	What is ‘restorative justice’? (p. 281)
	Retributive and restorative justice (p. 283)
	Restorative justice and sexual violence (p. 284)
	Seeking justice: A Promising Young Woman looking for healing (p. 286)
		Preamble: Combating rape culture (p. 287)
		I: Listening to the victims’ voices (p. 288)
		II: Towards healing (p. 288)
		III: Meeting the perpetrator (p. 289)
	A collective response to combat ‘rape culture’ (p. 290)
	Conclusion (p. 293)
	Bibliography (p. 293)
	Filmography (p. 295)

Lecture: Farina, Valeria »Rape and Revenge: From Justice as Retribution to Justice as Healing.« Rape and Revenge: Rache-Kulturen und sexualisierte Gewalt in intermedialer Perspektive. Hamburg 2022. - Bibliographic Entry: Info

Wikipedia: History of the Americas: History of the United States | Film: American rape and revenge films / Promising Young Woman | Sex and the law: Rape / Rape in the United States | Sex and the law: Sexual harassment / John Comaroff