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Rape Myth Acceptance In College Students: A Literature Review

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Sexual violence is a common phenomenon in the United States. College women appear to be at an even higher risk than those in the general population. Though there is much we still do not know about the causes of sexual violence, the acceptance of rape myths has been associated with the perpetration of sexual assaults.

Source: Contemporary Issues in Education Research (CIER)

DOI: 10.19030/cier.v1i2.1201

Author: Rosemary Iconis

Institutions: City University of New York, Queensborough Community College, CUNY

Language: English

Topic: Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W339494379

FWCI: 9.402

Cites: 23

Cited by: 49

Related to: 10