HLWL 1109 Chapter Notes - Chapter 17: Dissociative Disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Intimate Partner Violence
9 Oct 2016
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The line that separates rape from other categories of sexual activity can be blurry because of the fine distinctions between forced and consensual sex. Longstanding definition of rape was the carnal knowledge of a female, forcibly and against her will. Sexual assault: any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the consent of the recipient of the unwanted sexual activity. Behaviors include: unwanted penetration, forced oral sex, masturbation, touching, fondling or kissing. Victims who were using drugs or alcohol before the rape are much less likely likely to report the rape. Characteristics of rapists: male, single and between the ages of 15-30. Found to have high levels of impulsivity and aggression, sexist views about women and high levels of rape myth acceptance. Sexually coercive behaviors related tithe use or pornography. Rapist psychopathology: either disease or intoxication forces men to rape and that if they did not have these problems, they would not rape.
