CH 12: Violence Against Women

Question 1

Intimate Partner Abuse

Answer 1

intent to harm another physically, emotionally or psychologically

Question 2

What is the estimated percentage of U.S. women that are physically abused at least once in their life?

Answer 2

20-35%

Question 3

What is the estimated percentage of U.S. women that are emotionally abused at least once in their life?

Answer 3

65%

Question 4

Rape

Answer 4

sexual penetration without a person’s consent

Question 5

How is rape obtained?

Answer 5

through force, threat or when person is incapable of consent

Question 6

Although about 73% of grey areas meet the definition of rape, why is it not classified as rape?

Answer 6

committed by an acquaintance or partner

Question 7

Consent

Answer 7

agreement to participate in sexual activity

Question 8

What are the characteristics of Consent?

Answer 8

freely given, reversible, informed, enthusiastic, specific

Question 9

What is the estimate of rapes that are committed by someone known?

Answer 9

85%

Question 10

What kinds of perceptions about women are included in acquaintance rape?

Answer 10

negative attitudes about women, men more likely to interpret other’s behavior as sexually inviting

Question 11

What kinds of gender role beliefs are involved in acquaintance rape?

Answer 11

woman are submissive, coy and have a duty to husband

Question 12

What is the estimated percentage of acquaintance rapes where alcohol was involved?

Answer 12

50%

Question 13

How are women portrayed in movies?

Answer 13

As expendable objects that are often killed so the male will be pushed to act

Question 14

When is victim blaming more likely?

Answer 14

in acquaintance rape, when there is verbal coercion instead of physical, victim is wearing suggestive clothing, if a man is paid for a date

Question 15

Are there lesser sentences for acquaintances or strangers?

Answer 15

acquaintances

Question 16

What does a survivor have to prove when in court?

Answer 16

that they were raped and that they do not have a motive for “claiming” rape

Question 17

What is the problem with men setting up the legal system regarding rape?

Answer 17

it’s harder for men to distinguish rape from sex

Question 18

Sexting

Answer 18

sending sexually explicit photos/videos of oneself via text/email

Question 19

Who is more likely to sext?

Answer 19

females

Question 20

Danger with sexting

Answer 20

can be forwarded/posted easily

Question 21

Non-consensual pornography

Answer 21

distribution of sexually explicit material without the permission of the person featured

Question 22

Revenge Porn

Answer 22

non-consensual photography after ending a relationship

Question 23

Why are children vulnerable to child abuse?

Answer 23

they are dependent on adults

Question 24

Childhood Sexual Abuse

Answer 24

coercive sexual contact between a child and adult

Question 25

Percentage of childhood rapes committed by family members and acquaintances

Answer 25

90%

Question 26

What kinds of fears will children show when they are victims of sexual abuse?

Answer 26

dark, being alone, going to bed

Question 27

What kinds of behavioral responses will children show when they are victims of sexual abuse?

Answer 27

bedwetting, nightmares, school problems, running away, early sexual activity

Question 28

How can abuse of children be ended?

Answer 28

1. teaching children to speak up | 2. educating parents/teachers to recognize abuse signs

Question 29

What is the percentage of college students that have been on the receiving/sending end of verbal aggression?

Answer 29

80%

Question 30

Male motive of aggression

Answer 30

stay in control of relationship

Question 31

female motive of aggression

Answer 31

self-defense; sensitization to potential harm

Question 32

What is the best predictor of aggression for both men and women?

Answer 32

having an aggressive partner

Question 33

Stalking

Answer 33

repeated unwanted harassing behaviors where the victim feels threatened or fearful

Question 34

Unwanted Pursuit Behaviors

Answer 34

stalking behaviors when relationship motives are present

Question 35

Cyberstalking

Answer 35

repeated unwanted and unwelcome pursuit behaviors that occur virtually

Question 36

Effects of stalking on victim

Answer 36

relocation of both victim and family, new job, psychological/physiological symptoms

Question 37

Sexual Assault/Coercison

Answer 37

unwanted sexual contact

Question 38

Globally, what is the percentage of women that have experienced rape? unwanted sexual contact?

Answer 38

20%, 40%

Question 39

Rape Myths

Answer 39

widely help stereotypical beliefs about rape

Question 40

Common Couple's Violence

Answer 40

Gender-neutral violence

Question 41

Patriarchal/Intimate Terrorism

Answer 41

severe escalating power of abuse aimed at controlling women

Question 42

When is a women more likely to be seriously injured or killed by a partner?

Answer 42

after leaving an abusive partner

Question 43

Battered Women's Syndrome

Answer 43

type of PTSD

Question 44

Battered Women's Movement

Answer 44

an international movement to educate people on domestic violence, reform legal system and provide direct help to women with violent partners

Question 45

Battered Women's Shelters

Answer 45

refuges where women can find temporary safety, emotional support, info about legal rights and counseling

Question 46

Who is usually the perpetrator of Elder sexual abuse?

Answer 46

caretakers (sometimes their son)

Question 47

What makes it less likely that elders will report sexual abuse?

Answer 47

memory degeneration and self blame