Exam 17: Power and Sexual Coercion

During the slavery period in the United States,more Black women were raped by White men than White women by Black men.What idea about rape does this information support? 

Mark tells Neda that if she goes on a date with him she will get a promotion.What kind of sexual harassment is this an example of? 

Identify cultural beliefs and societal issues that are responsible for the high rape rates in South Africa.

"Blame the victim" is a good way to describe victim precipitation theory.

What recognized psychological disorder is most often compared to sexual assault trauma syndrome? 

Because a woman cannot penetrate another woman,rape between women does not happen.

An adult has just been found guilty of incest.What can be concluded by this charge? 

Which type of sexual assault carries a maximum sentence of life in prison in Canada? 

According to a study discussed in the text,what percentage of female sexual assault victims in Canada knew the person who assaulted them? 

After a date rape experience,negative judgments and reactions by a rape victim's partner are common.

Identify what researchers have found about the characteristics of sexual assailants.Be sure to cite specific research findings from the text.

Define sexual harassment and differentiate between the various types of sexual harassment.Give an example for each.

What does cross-cultural research suggest in relation to the "incest taboo"? 

Victims who take time to privately work through the emotional outcomes of their attack before telling anyone about the attack tend to have shorter recovery periods.

How does the controversial Rapex female condom work to discourage rape?