Exam 11: Violence Against Women

In addition to other forms of violence,this routine practice in many Islamic countries affects an estimated 140 girls and women worldwide.

The term sexual _____ may be defined as sexual contact without the consent of the victim that does not include intercourse.

In India and Pakistan,dowry deaths claim the lives of thousands of women annually.

Young women are much more likely than older women to experience interpersonal-violence (IPV).

Research suggests that women like to be raped and "ask" to be raped by their dress,behavior,or both.

Women are the primary targets _____ precisely because they are women and they have a higher victimization rate than men.

What does your test say regarding rape on campus?

The laws of _____ allow for reduced penalties if a rape is committed by a husband against a wife even when she is not in a helpless state.

Do you think stalking occurs of our campus? If yes,how serious is the problem? What steps would you take to prevent it?

Anthropological evidence supports the view that _____ helps to explain violence against women.

Erin Andrews,a sideline reporter for ESPN,was _____ by a man who spied on her in hotel rooms.

The murder of women is known as _____.

Little serious domestic violence is committed against women.

Which of the following is a definition of stalking?

Women are less likely to be sexually assaulted than men.

One myth about rape is that a woman who _____ wants to have sex.

In India and Pakistan,_____ deaths claim the lives of thousands of women annually.

Which of the following is true regarding sexual assault?

The NCVS estimates that almost _____ rapes and sexual assaults occurred in 2011 against people age 12 or older.

Evidence suggests rape myths are part of the larger culture and,as such,are _____ from the culture.