Exam 5 Flashcards
Definition and key components of rape or criminal sexual conduct
Rape: nonconsensual oral, anal or vaginal penetration obtained by:
force
By threat of bodily harm
When the victim is incapable of giving consent
Crucial point is the non consent
Reporting data for rape
85,000 rapes reported
21% of rapes by strangers
2% of rapes by acquaintances are reported
A woman’s risk of being raped in her lifetime is between 14% and 25%
More than half of all rapes of women will occur before age 18
22% occur before age 12
Outcomes for a person who has been raped
PTSD
Psychological reactions to sexual assault: Negative psychological reactions immediately afterward, show significant recovery within a year.
Could be worse due to: revictimization, the severity of the violence, the reactions of others from disclosure of the assault
Know how miscommunication could be a problem for sexually aggressive men
Believe that women do not communicate honestly especially when that communication clearly rejects the sexual advance
This belief that they aren’t being honest can lead to rape
Men tend to misperceive women’s warmth and friendliness as a sign of sexual interest
Theories and examples of why men rape
Theoretical views of the nature of rape
Victim-precipitated rape:
-Woman was asking for it
Psychopathology of rapist
-Rape is committed by a psychologically disturbed man
Feminist
-Product of gender role socialization
-Explores the complex link between sex and power
Social disorganization
-Rape rates increase when the social organization of a community is disrupted
What factors contribute to the likelihood of a rape occurring and recognize examples
Cultural values Sexual scripts Early family influences Peer-group influences Characteristics of the situation Miscommunication Sex and power motives Hypermasculinity norms and men's attitudes
How do hyper-masculinity and and psychopathy play a role in rape, especially date rape
Need to be a man and be aggressive with sex
Have issues with inhibiting their aggression and may be disturbed.
Types of rape. Examples
Marital rape-current or former spouse Date rape Intimate Partner rape Rape by stranger Rape by acquaintance Rape by family member
How do date rape drugs work
Cause drowsiness or sleep and can cause the woman to not remember the event the next day
How do some rapists feel about male superiority and entitlement?
They believe in it. They have that sense of male entitlement and superiority
Why do prisoners rape other inmates?
Used to establish dominance
An expression of power and aggression
Which gender is most likely to to commit child sexual abuse, Which gender is most likely to be a victim of CSA.
Men
Girls were most likely to be the victim
How often are cases of CSA reported?
only about 22% of victims report telling anyone
Most common types of behavior committed in CSA.
Touching of genitals for both boys and girls
Which abusive behaviors committed during CSA elevate the severity of the symptoms experienced by the victim.
Attempted or completed intercourse occurred
Abuse was by a relative
Victim told someone and received negative response
What factors can possibly reduce the risk of difficulties and negative consequences in sexually abused children
If they feel safe after the event
They are believed
They know it’s not their fault and no one tries to blame them
Takes control of their life
Difference between a pedophile and other types of child molesters
Pedophilia is an adult having sexual activity with a prepubescent child. It is a paraphilia .
How does excitation and inhibition levels affect child sexual abusers
Controls their sexual response and to the extent that they act on it.
Status of the various degrees of prostitutes
Call Girls-Most status Brothels In-Call service Massage parlors Out-call services-Escorts Street walkers-Least status
