01:920:101 Study Guide - Final Guide: Nerd, Value Menu, Periphery Countries
18 May 2016
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Prevalence of women being raped in their lifetime. ***nearly 1 in 5 women (19. 3%) have been raped. Nearly 1 in 59 men (1. 7%) have been raped. 1. 9 million were raped during the year preceding the survey. 1 in 4 women (22. 3%) have been the victim of domestic abuse. 1 in 7 men (14. 0%) have been victim of domestic abuse. 1 in 6 women (15. 2%) have been stalked. 1 in 19 men (5. 7%) have been stalked. A pattern of controlling or coercive behavior by one individual to maintain power and control over another in an intimate relationship. Includes physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse. Includes the use of intimidation, threats and isolating behaviors. Power and control are the most important parts of defining an abusive relationship - it"s a pattern of power and control exerted over someone by their partner. Tension building: stress builds from the pressures of daily life, like conflict over children, marital issues, misunderstandings, or other family conflicts.
