Power and Coercion Answer Key

Power & Coercion 1.Define sexual violence (SV) and identify types of SV Sexual act committed against someone will. 2. Why is SV underreported? 1 in 3 women 1 and 6 men Along with being sexual assaulted and guilt and shame that is 3.Who make up the majority of SV perpetrators? By people who know 4.Define rape, sexual coercion, unwanted sexual contact, forced penetration, non-contact unwanted SV, stalking, sexual harassment, and what each one includes. Rape- completed or attempted unwanted vaginal, oral, or Sexual coercion- pressuring to engage in sex, can be verbally Unwanted sexual contact- doesn’t just have to be sex, it may include kissing, touching with or without cloths. May include genitals, buttocks, breast. Forced penetration- Forcing someone physically or threats of violence or while they are under influences of alcohol or drugs to vaginally, orally to penetrate the person other than penis. Non- contact unwanted SV- Unwanted exposure to non contact unwanted SV. Includes pornography, verbal or behavioral Sexual hostile - Hostile environment is something that makes sexually uncomfortable to the people might be in the office Stalking - Unwanted phone calls, texts, VMs messages via social media, emails, When person doesn’t Showing up unannounced Being watched, followed Sexual harassment - any action from unwanted sexual advances, telling sexual jokes, an accidental brush on a person’s body, making offensive comments about a person’s sex Including unwanted online, whether behavior is offensive, or harassment is defined by victims’ feelings towards it. US courts - Quid pro quo – “this for that” Hostile environment- being subjected to unwelcome repeated sexual comments - Can cause psychological similar to rape and sexual assault 5.What are possible physical and psychological impacts of SV? 6.What are the two types of sexual harassment? 7.What is a hostile environment? 8.Who determines whether a behavior is offensive or not? Why? 9.What is a myth and what is rape myth acceptance? is something that isn’t true, it is a lie Rape myth- She asked for it, dress look seductive – it’s a lie. Look how she behave Victims are responsible for what they do Shifting responsibility of behavior from perpetrator to victim 10.What are examples of rape myths and rape truths? False reporting of rapes is common Most rapists rape only once Rape happens only young, attractive women Boys can’t control this action A can’t rape his wife No one can be raped against their will You can tell a rapist by the way they look Men can’t be raped Women fantasize about rape Only “bad” women get raped Rape Truths Rape is about the control for someone else, power and mis use of power Reporting rape is uncommon Rape can happen to anyone 11.What is a misogynist and why are they difficult to detect? Misogynist- Someone who hates women Very subtle, fabulous actors, evils and good behaviors, treats women differently in workplace, 12.What are the characteristics of a misogynist? 13.Can perpetrators change? Explain how. Men who take SV workshops or college course has less chance to commit SV, having male friends that supports violence against women. 14.What may also contribute to one committing SV but not excusing it, e.g., friends who believe what? 15.Discuss SV on college campuses and attitudes toward SV. 16.What is the strongest predictor of rape on college campuses? Alcohol use because it lowers ones inhibition, cloud judgments Common among whites over blacks 17.Why do fraternities create an environment for women to be sexually victimized? NOTE: The reason does NOT excuse sexual violence. 18.What are the characteristics of rape trauma syndrome and its two stages? 19.Why might someone not report SV? 20.Explain how men may become victims of SV and why it goes unreported. 21.What outcomes do women who report SV tend to have compared to women who don’t report SV? 22.What is child sexual abuse and what behaviors does it include? 23.What is incest and traumatic sexualization? 24.What is intimate partner violence and what behaviors does it include? 25.Why do some women stay in violent partner relationships? 26.What hope exists for survivors and perpetrators of SV? Perpetrators can change but more importantly survivors can feel better or heal Thoughts become which feelings which become actions Education can result in change.