Title
Crossing The Line: Violence And Sexual Assault In Canada'S National Sport
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The World Of Junior And Professional Hockey Will Never Be The Same Since Sheldon Kennedy Of The Boston Bruins Revealed That, While A Junior Player With The Swift Current Broncos, He Was Molested More Than 300 Times By His Coach, Graham James. This Revelation, And Jamess Subsequent Conviction, Has Thrown A Spotlight On The Other Hockey Night In Canada, Where Abuse Of And By Young Players Is Appallingly Common.In Crossing The Line, Laura Robinson Takes An Unflinching Look At Abuse In Junior Hockey, The Breeding Ground For The Nhl. She Explains How This Great Sport Has Gone So Bad, And Challenges Those Who Are A Part Of The World Of Hockey To Rethink The Game And Consider Ways To Fix It.The Abuse Takes Many Forms. It May Be Overtly Sexual. It May Be An Overwhelming Pressure On Players Removed From The Support Of Their Families And Often Living Far From Home To Perform And To Fit In. It Often Takes The Form Of Degrading Hazing Rituals, Many Of Which Have Violent Sexual Overtones, Designed To Take The Players Beyond Their Inhibitions And The Normal Limits Of Their Aggression.Robinson Shows How The Institutionalized Abuse In Hockey Turns The Players Themselves Into Abusers. Yet When Accusations Are Levelled Against The Players, Team Managers And Owners Rally Around To Protect Them, Applying Pressure To Have The Charges Dropped Or The Accuser Discredited.Junior Hockey And The Nhl Are Arenas For The Display Of What We Consider To Be Ideal Manhood. In Crossing The Line, Laura Robinson Shows How Damaging It Can Be When The Participants In This Often Violent Spectacle Are Unleashed On The Real World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Crossing the Line'? A: 'Crossing the Line' by Laura Robinson addresses the issue of violence and sexual assault in junior and professional hockey, focusing on the abuse faced by players, particularly in the context of Sheldon Kennedy's revelations.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Crossing the Line'? A: The author of 'Crossing the Line' is Laura Robinson.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insight into the culture of abuse within hockey, the pressures faced by young players, and the institutional responses to allegations of misconduct.
- Q: How many pages does 'Crossing the Line' have? A: 'Crossing the Line' contains 264 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'Crossing the Line' is paperback.
- Q: When was 'Crossing the Line' published? A: 'Crossing the Line' was published on October 17, 1998.
- Q: Is 'Crossing the Line' a used book? A: Yes, this listing describes 'Crossing the Line' as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What genre does 'Crossing the Line' fall under? A: 'Crossing the Line' falls under the genre of sports literature, specifically focusing on hockey.
- Q: What key issues does Laura Robinson address in the book? A: Laura Robinson addresses key issues such as sexual abuse, hazing, and the pressures of performance in the hockey community.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for 'Crossing the Line'? A: 'Crossing the Line' is particularly aimed at readers interested in sports, social issues, and the culture surrounding hockey.