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Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between 'rape' and 'sexual assault'?
Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between 'rape' and 'sexual assault'?
- Rape is a specific criminal act, while sexual assault is a broader term that can include rape. (correct)
- Rape and sexual assault are distinct terms with no overlap in meaning.
- Sexual assault is a more specific criminal act, while rape is a broader term.
- Rape encompasses a broader range of acts than sexual assault.
According to the information, what is a key distinction between 'sexual assault' and 'sexual violence'?
According to the information, what is a key distinction between 'sexual assault' and 'sexual violence'?
- Sexual violence always involves physical contact, while sexual assault does not.
- Sexual assault is defined by its physical nature, while sexual violence is defined by its psychological impact.
- Sexual assault is a term used by law enforcement, while sexual violence is a term used by medical professionals.
- Sexual violence includes acts that may not be criminal but are still harmful, whereas sexual assault typically refers to acts codified as criminal. (correct)
Which of the following is a misconception about rape?
Which of the following is a misconception about rape?
- Rape can be a traumatic experience for the victim.
- Rape can be included within the broader term, sexual assault.
- Rape is a violation of a person's well-being.
- Rape is solely about violating someone's virginity or purity. (correct)
Which of the following scenarios is based on a misconception described in the text?
Which of the following scenarios is based on a misconception described in the text?
Which statement challenges a common misconception about the causes or circumstances of rape?
Which statement challenges a common misconception about the causes or circumstances of rape?
A person is sexually assaulted but does not fight back physically during the assault. Which misconception does this scenario challenge?
A person is sexually assaulted but does not fight back physically during the assault. Which misconception does this scenario challenge?
A person is drugged at a party and then raped. Which of the following misconceptions does this scenario contradict?
A person is drugged at a party and then raped. Which of the following misconceptions does this scenario contradict?
Which scenario challenges the misconception that 'real' victims report rape immediately?
Which scenario challenges the misconception that 'real' victims report rape immediately?
Which of the following scenarios most directly challenges the misconception that 'if two people have had sex before, it's always OK to have sex again'?
Which of the following scenarios most directly challenges the misconception that 'if two people have had sex before, it's always OK to have sex again'?
Which of the following is a misconception about who can be a victim of rape or sexual assault?
Which of the following is a misconception about who can be a victim of rape or sexual assault?
Flashcards
Rape
Rape
Violation of a person's well-being, not just virginity or purity.
Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault
Encompasses a range of sexual acts, from unwanted touching to forcing sexual contact.
Sexual Violence
Sexual Violence
A broader term than sexual assault, including harmful acts not necessarily criminal.
Victim Blaming
Victim Blaming
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Who is at risk of sexual assault?
Who is at risk of sexual assault?
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Marital Rape
Marital Rape
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Arousal during assault
Arousal during assault
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Male victims of rape
Male victims of rape
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Study Notes
- Rape violates a person's well being, not just their virginity or purity.
- Rape and sexual assault have been used interchangeably.
- Sexual assault describes a range of sexual acts, from unwanted touching and kissing to forcing the victim to touch the perpetrator.
- Sexual violence is an even broader term than sexual assault, including harmful and traumatic acts not codified in law.
Myths and Misconceptions
- Women are not most likely to be raped outside in dark alleyways late at night.
- Women do not make up stories about being raped.
- Rape does not only happen to young attractive women.
- A woman is not 'asking for it' by wearing revealing clothes, being drunk, taking drugs, having a 'bad' reputation, hitchhiking, walking late at night, or seducing someone.
- Women do not eventually relax and enjoy being raped, and they do not secretly want to be raped.
- The absence of injury or resistance does not mean it was not rape.
- Men of certain races and backgrounds are not more likely to commit sexual violence.
- Men who rape or sexually assault are not necessarily mentally ill.
- Being drunk, on drugs, depressed, under stress, or "not himself" do not excuse a man's actions.
- Arousal does not mean a man cannot help himself and has to have sex.
- Rape can occur within a marriage or relationship.
- Prior sexual activity does not make subsequent sex automatically okay.
- Victims do not always report rape immediately.
- An orgasm or erection during sexual assault does not mean the victim wanted it, enjoyed it, and was not assaulted.
- Rape can happen to certain types of people.
- Rape is not a result of overwhelming sexual desire.
- College students are not immune from dating or relationship violence.
- Women are not assaulted because they drink too much.
- Women do not falsely accuse men of rape.
- Men who rape are not necessarily sexually frustrated or lacking opportunities for consensual sex.
- Women can rape other women. These don't necessarily happen because men are gay or must be raped
- Men can be raped.
- Transwomen do not want to use women's toilets to attack women.
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