HED 4321 chapter 16

rape in prison

rape of inmates by other prisoners or by staff

partner rape

spousal rape is the least likely to be reported

rape-prone societies

characterized by male dominance and interpersonal violence, especially towards women

true or false: prison rape is usually about power, not sex

true

true or false: rapists can only be treated through psychotherapy and group therapy

false: medications like depo-provera temporarily "castrates" offenders antidepressants decrease sex drive and can curb compulsive behaviors

true or false: when a gang rape is witnessed by others, it always gets reported

false; effect of the bystander effect

true or false: there is a single cause for adult-child sex behavior

false; no single cause, not one treatment

types of sexual harassment

gender harassment (most common) unwanted sexual attention sexual bribery and imposition

childhood sexual abuse (CSA)

inappropriate sexual behavior between child and adult

long-term effects of intimate partner violence

increased risk of ill-health, psychological and behavioral problems

Megan's law

informal name for laws in US regarding registration and public notification about sex offenders

punishment for sexual assault on a minor

maximum penalty: life imprisonment without possibility of parole

feminist theory about rape

rape is a tool used by men in our society to keep women submissive and powerless

evolutionary theory about rape

rape is an evolutionary strategy to increase reproductive success of low-status males

gang rape

rape of single victim by a group of assailants; tend to be more violent

incest

sexual contact between people who are related by blood, adoption, or stepparents

sexual assault

sexual contact or activity that occurs without consent; can be verbal, physical, visual

true or false: alcohol is one of the strongest predictors of acquaintance rape and sexual aggression

true

true or false: most child molesters are trusted relatives/friends/neighbors and are heterosexual males

true

true or false: most rapists are single men under 30yrs who know the victim

true

true or false: the US is considered a rape-prone society

true

true or false: most women who are raped are raped by someone they know

true; date rape; doesn't necessarily involve physical force

sexual harassment

unwanted sexual attention that interferes with individual's basic right to employment or education; most widespread of all sexually coercive behaviors

rape

unwanted sexual penetration of the vagina, mouth, or anus by use of force or threat or when the victim cannot give consent; can include forced penetration by objects

aggravated sexual assault (statutory rape)

victim is under 14, weapon or threat of weapon is used, victim is physically helpless or mentally defective, actor is aided or abetted by one or more other persons

rape-free societies

women are treated with respect and there is little interpersonal violence