Discovering Human Sexuality 4e Chapter 16 Outline

What Is Sexual Assault?

Young women are the most frequent victims

Most sexual assaults are not reported

Box 16.1 It Happened to Me

Sexual Assaults in College Are Becoming Less Common

Many sexual assaults are committed by college athletes

Colleges must balance the rights of the accuser and the accused

The number one “date rape drug” is alcohol

Sexual Assault Can Have Severe Effects on the Victim

Box 16.2 Reducing the Risk of Sexual Assault

Services are available for rape victims

Rape can inflict long-lasting harm 

Box 16.3 Ten Ways Men Can Prevent Sexual Violence

Male victims have special concerns

LGBT people are at high risk

Rape Laws Have Become More Protective of Victims

Reforms began in the 1970s

What happens to men who rape?

Repeat offending is common

Why Do Men Rape?

Rape may have evolutionary roots

Some characteristics distinguish rapists from nonrapists

Social forces influence the likelihood of rape

Box 16.4 Rape and War

Intervention Programs Are of Uncertain Value

Intimate Partner Violence Is a Crime with Many Names

Intimate partner violence follows an escalating cycle

Breaking up is hard to do

Help is available

Sexual Harassment Occurs in Many Environments

There are two kinds of workplace sexual harassment

Sexual harassment often begins early

Box 16.5 The Superstar Harasser

Sexual harassment harms its victims

Victims of sexual harassment can take steps to end it 

There Are Three Kinds of Stalkers