Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Spiritual Care Danielle Tumminio Hansen’s latest book, Speaking of Rape: The Limits of Language in Sexual Violations, has been published by Fortress Press. In it, Tumminio Hansen delves into the inadequacy of language available to survivors of rape, which often hinders their ability to articulate their traumatic experiences.
Tumminio Hansen adopts a first-person narrative approach, amplifying the voices of rape survivors and shedding light on the pervasive silence surrounding sexual assault. By acknowledging the limitations of existing language, she offers fresh perspectives and opens up new avenues of conversation to address the issue of rape with precision and sensitivity.
The book also incorporates insights from psychologists, philosophers, theologians, and restorative justice experts. These viewpoints enrich Tumminio Hansen’s analysis, providing readers with a multifaceted understanding of the complex relationship between rape and language so that they may be equipped to respond effectively to sexual violence with informed and compassionate dialogue.
Read Publishers Weekly’s interview with Tumminio Hansen about the book.