WEEK 3 Flashcards
What is a crime victim?
Someone dealing with the ramifications of an illegal act.
Who is technically allowed to be a victim of crime?
Everyone, but in reality, not everyone is deemed “allowed” to be a victim.
Why did it take so long for the victims of Robert Pickton to be acknowledged?
Many of his victims were from marginalized communities, including Indigenous women and those living in the Downtown Eastside.
Which groups are most vulnerable to violence?
Women and girls, Indigenous women and girls, and transgender women and girls.
What is an example of gender-based violence from Statistics Canada?
Rates of sexual assault against girls by family members are 4x higher than for boys.
Why are women and girls targeted for violence?
Society remains patriarchal, placing more value on men’s lives than women’s.
What did Fuentes mean by “Your body, My choice”?
He made this statement in response to Trump’s election, highlighting how patriarchal societies continue to exert control over women’s bodies.
How often are women or girls intentionally killed by partners or family members?
Every 10 minutes (2023).
What is the most common perpetrator of violence against women?
Intimate partners.
What percentage of violent acts against women were from intimate partners in 2017?
45%, while 27% were from a friend or someone else they knew.
What question should we be asking about IPV?
Instead of asking why women stay in abusive relationships, we should ask why men abuse women.
How does education and socialization contribute to IPV?
It normalizes the question of ‘Why do women stay?’ rather than questioning male perpetrators’ behavior.
What are the three categories of sexual violence in the Criminal Code?
Sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon, and aggravated sexual assault.
How many incidents of sexual violence were reported to police in 2020?
Nearly 29,000.
What percentage of sexual assaults (SA) against people 15+ are not reported?
Nearly 90%.
Who are the most common targets of sexual violence?
Women are 5x more likely to be victims of self-reported sexual assault. Indigenous women experience SA at 3x the rate of non-Indigenous women. Homosexual/bisexual individuals experience SA at 6x the rate of cisgender individuals. Transgender individuals report higher rates of physical or sexual assault in their lifetime compared to cisgender individuals.
How does a person’s identity impact their experience of sexual violence?
Depending on gender identity, race, or sexual orientation, a person may face higher rates of violence and different levels of safety and risk.
What is rape culture?
A system that perpetuates sexual violence, excuses criminal behavior, and contributes to victim silence.
Who is Gisele Pelicott, and why is her case significant?
Her case is a real example of rape culture, where victim-blaming and societal attitudes contributed to injustice.
What are common rape myths?
Victim-blaming (e.g., ‘She wore a short skirt’). Justifying the act (e.g., ‘She liked it’). Shifting blame onto the victim (e.g., ‘He bought her a drink’).
How is victim-blaming linked to the belief in a just world?
It assumes that if someone does everything ‘right,’ nothing bad will happen to them, which is highly problematic.
How can we stop sexual violence?
Violence prevention programming, challenge victim-blaming, hold perpetrators accountable, improve access to support for victims, challenge gender inequality.
What are some shared experiences between criminalized women and victims of crime?
High rates of emotional, physical, and sexual trauma/abuse, poverty, classism, racism, sexism, partner abuse.
Is there a causal link between these factors and criminal behavior?
No. These factors are associated with crime but do not directly cause it.
