What are the causes of sexual assault? Under what settings does sexual assault occur?
Why are women targeted more than men?
These are all important questions that must be considered when discussing
sexual assault.
The CAUSES:
- messages
- behaviors
- media
- culture
- relationships
The following list is from the article Causes, Statistics & Sexual Assault Types, in which readers are informed over the following causes that are likely emerge into a sexual assault. This article brings light to culture differences that determine whether the act is to be considered an assault and if the sexual assault is to be condoned or ignored.
NOTE: It's crucial to examine the relationship between two people, where one individual, usually the male, feels entitled to the sexual actions, regardless of consent (Stanford University). People are aware of body language and "signals" therefore, there is no understanding or acceptance when an individual acts confused about one's behavior, which lead to the sexual assault.
The SETTINGS:
- workplace
- school/college campuses
- home
- neighbor/relative house
- public area/park
It's acknowledged that majority of the women that are sexually assaulted are under the age of 30, with the violence itself occurring between the hours of 6pm and 6am (Rape & Sexual Assault). In the workplace, men feel dominate over their female coworkers who hold less power and control than they do. At college campuses, using alcohol or a date-rape drug to induce sexual assault is common. An article by Best Colleges offer guidelines in order to help reduce the chances of being drugged which suggest: stay close to your friends, look after/take your drink with you, trust your gut (Realities on Campus). Your house should be where you feel most safe. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case due to several sexual assault cases having relation between the victim and perpetrador. According to RAINN, roughly 13% of sexual assault cases occur in the home of the family member, relative or neighbor (Rape, Abuse and Incest). In addition, 18% of assaults occur in public areas such as parks and parking lots.
Why women are targeted more than men?
- lack power
- more vulnerable
- hold insecure positions
- little confidence
- tend to suffer in silence
No assault is acceptable, and no excuse is taken into consideration when examining an assault case. A sexual assault can occur in several unique settings and are caused by different factors. Whether it's an abusive relationship between a couple that have been together for 3 years, a frat boy at a university drugs a sorority girls that results in a sexual act, a neighbor that abuses a child while babysitting.... The possibilities are endless.
Up Next: After the Assaults.
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