Go Back Research Article January, 2003

Rape: A Century of Resistance

Author Mary P. Koss Author Patricia D. Rozee

Abstract

In this paper, we offer an overview of feminist contributions to the reframing and redefinition of rape over the last century. Topics of discussion include empirical research on rape prevalence that shows a consistent 15% prevalence rate despite continuing rape prevention and education efforts. The effects of sociocultural interventions focusing on legal reforms and psychosocial interventions focusing on rape prevention and education efforts are reviewed. The paper concludes with suggestions for refocusing intervention efforts to include rape prevention training for men, rape resistance training for women, and community-based legal interventions.

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Feminist Perspectives Rape Prevalence Sexual Violence Legal Reforms Rape Prevention Education Efforts Sociocultural Interventions Psychosocial Interventions Gender-Based Violence Community-Based Interventions Rape Resistance Training Male Engagement Victim Advocacy Historical Analysis Policy Development Social Change rape sexual assault sexual violence non-consensual sex trauma psychological impact victim support survivor advocacy sexual coercion sexual abuse intimate partner violence BDSM kink sadism masochism sexual fantasy consensual BDSM sexual trauma power dynamics role-play consent education sexual harassment sexual exploitation victim blaming coercive control sexual recovery OTN (Over the Nose) OTM (Over the Mouth) chloroformed gagged gagged tieable mask wrap gagged stuff gagged sexual consent masturbation fantasy sexual health restorative justice legal reform sexual assault laws victim-centered care trauma-informed care sexual violence prevention harassment prevention rape recovery bystander intervention consent violation intimate partner abuse consent negotiation power exchange dynamics rape resistance rape culture feminist movements trauma recovery gender equality feminist activism rape prevention historical resistance women’s rights rape law reform
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Volume 25
Issue 4
Pages 295-311
DOI 10.1111/1471-6402.00030
ISSN 1471-6402
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