Sexual Violence and Title IX Overview
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What is Title IX?

  • A law regarding age restrictions
  • A federal civil rights law (correct)
  • A state law prohibiting discrimination
  • A federal law about financial assistance
  • What is sexual violence?

    Physical sexual acts perpetrated against a person's will or where a person is incapable of giving consent.

    What is intimate partner violence?

    A pattern of abusive behaviors used to exert power and control over a partner.

    What is stalking?

    <p>A pattern of unwanted conduct directed at another person that threatens or endangers their safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes sexual harassment?

    <p>Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other conduct of a sexual nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is gender-based harassment?

    <p>Acts of verbal, nonverbal, or physical aggression based on sex or sex-stereotyping.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) address?

    <p>Support for victims of domestic violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is consent?

    <p>Words or actions indicating a freely given agreement to engage in sexual activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'inability to consent' mean?

    <p>A situation where a person cannot give agreement due to factors like age, illness, or intoxication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'inability to refuse' refer to?

    <p>When a person cannot disagree to engage in a sexual act due to threats or physical violence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is harassment?

    <p>A form of discrimination that involves persistent and unwelcome conduct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hate crime?

    <p>A criminal offense motivated by bias against a person's race, religion, or sexual orientation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a bystander?

    <p>Someone who is present during an event but not directly involved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Title IX

    • Federal civil rights law prohibiting sex discrimination in federally funded education programs.
    • Enforced in all public and private schools, colleges, and universities receiving federal financial assistance.

    Sexual Violence

    • Physical sexual acts against a person's will or without the capacity to consent.
    • Inability to consent can arise from age, substance use, or intellectual disabilities.

    Intimate Partner Violence

    • Involves abusive behaviors used to exert power over a partner, current or former.
    • Includes emotional, sexual, verbal, economic abuse, and threats, impacting individuals of all backgrounds.

    Stalking

    • Characterized by unwanted conduct threatening the safety or well-being of an individual.
    • Can create reasonable fear for the safety, health, or property of the targeted person.

    Sexual Harassment

    • Involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other sexual conduct.
    • Can manifest as both physical and verbal actions.

    Gender-Based Harassment

    • Prohibited under Title IX, focusing on aggression or hostility based on sex, regardless of sexual nature.

    Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

    • First enacted in 1994, established domestic violence and sexual assault as crimes.
    • Reauthorized in 2013 to extend protections and resources to marginalized groups, including Native Americans and the LGBT community.
    • Defined as an agreement by a person capable of giving informed approval for sexual activities.
    • Must be given freely without coercion or manipulation.
    • Situations preventing consent include age, illness, disability, or intoxication.
    • Victims may be unconscious or unaware due to substances.

    Inability to Refuse

    • Factors that inhibit refusal include threats, intimidation, or the presence of weapons.
    • Physical violence or misuse of authority can force agreement to a sexual act.

    Harassment

    • Represents discrimination that negatively impacts workplace morale and productivity.
    • Persistent unwelcome conduct on various bases is considered harassment.

    Hate Crime

    • Acts of violence motivated by bias against race, religion, sexual orientation, or other characteristics.
    • Defined by the FBI as criminal offenses against individuals or property, stemming from intolerance.

    Bystander

    • Refers to an individual not directly involved in an incident but may witness it.
    • Bystanders play a crucial role in preventing or responding to incidents of harassment or violence.

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    This quiz covers key topics related to Title IX and sexual violence, including sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, and stalking. You will learn about the implications of these issues in educational environments and the importance of consent. Test your understanding of these critical subjects affecting individuals today.

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