Males likelihood of sexual aggression: A person-situation model of acquaintance rape

Emerging information that rape primarily occurs between acquaintances has not only exploded our understanding of this problem, but forced a reexamination of our notions of prevention. In recent years, the vast majority of rape prevention programs have taken the format of educational workshops, with the underlying assumption that change in rape-supportive ideologies will decrease the actual incidence of sexual aggression. This article critically reviews such rape prevention education with particular focus on common techniques such as: “debunking” rape mythology, generating participant interaction, providing sexuality education and a feminist orientation, and avoiding confrontational approaches. Finally, theoretical and practical concerns are discussed regarding previous experiences of sexual victimization or perpetration, the conceptualization and use of outcome measures, issues of program facilitation, and processes underlying change in rape-supportive ideologies. It is concluded that future research must seriously address these many issues through thoughtful conceptualization and rigorous experimentation, so that the promise of rape prevention can be fully realized.

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The Unforgettable and Invisible Truth: A Study of Acquaintance Rape in Yejide Kilanko’s Daughters Who Walk This Path

Pakistan Journal of Women's Studies: Alam-e-Niswan ◽

10.46521/pjws.025.01.0057 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 117-125

Author(s):

Shamaila Dodhy

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Sexual Aggression ◽

Social Stigma ◽

Acquaintance Rape ◽

Negative Consequences ◽

Compassionate Care ◽

The Public ◽

Political Ideologies ◽

Women And Children ◽

Abuse Of Women

The outstanding contribution of feminism is that it highlighted the issue of women’s mental health instigated by hidden but common abuse of women and children. Yejide Kilanko has presented an incidence of sexual aggression by a violent male figure, which results in severe negative consequences in a fragile girl of fifteen. The invisible truth of unforgettable experience overshadows her being. The disclosure leads to varied reactions from the public—ranging from surprise, pity, disappointment to supportive and compassionate care. The concept of social stigma makes life miserable for the victim who feels sadness and humiliation. However, by inculcating hope within the traumatized individual, profound marks embedded in the psyche of the victim are deciphered, but the violent experience remains alive until the time of the victim’s burial. This study promotes the possibility for alteration in cultural and socio-political ideologies, which sustain trauma and the perpetrators of trauma.

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