Sexual Abuse Essays

​Previous research has demonstrated that rape myth acceptance and victim blame are correlated with attentional focus. However, researchers have yet to examine how culturally dominant styles of thought can impact attentional focus and thus victim blaming. Because previous research indicated a connection between holistic thinking and context-based thinking and a …

In a time where rape and rape myths are very much real and are extremely prevalent in our society for both men and women, it is essential to for people to know how it psychologically affects real victims. Rape victims must deal with a lot, besides the embarrassment of the …

When was the last time you read about a rape trial or investigation in the news? Brock Turner, perhaps? Maybe Brett Kavanaugh? A plethora of articles on a myriad of cases float around internet, but why is this? Quite likely it is because the manner in which rape is currently …

Abstract According to our textbook, violence is defined as physical aggression with the purpose of controlling or intimidating the partner (Marriage and Family). Domestic violence can happen to anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic and etc. Abuse is about gaining control and power over a person (National Domestic Violence …

The #Metoo movement has fostered a space in society where women are feeling more comfortable with speaking out about their sexual assault experiences. However, as society continues to grow, it is important to recognize and hear the cries of those that are suffering in silence. The phenomena of a male …

The sexual offenses that occur in society today can range from sexually motivated rape to child molestation and many other types of sexual offenses. There are also various different theories to help explain a person’s predisposition to commit a sexual offense or motivating factors that lead to their offending. Sexual …

Sexual harassment abuse has been an issue since the beginning of the human race. Even since the start of civilization, one of the most common themes among nations is the rape and pillage of an enemy. Even though we as a society no longer rape or pillage, there are still …

The plaintiff in this case is Luanne Walton (Pharmaceutical Sales Representative) and the defendant is Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc, specifically, Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc. Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical is subsidiary group within Johnson & Johnson (Informa, 2019). Facts: The plaintiff, Luanne Walton worked as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative (PSR) for Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical …

Can you imagine what it feels like to be a teenager in this day and age? How must it feel to be judged by the older generation on your every move? The fact is, many of the expectations that are placed on the youth are biased and one-sided. If only …

Sexual assault is an wounding experience that can have lifelong and disastrous effects. Enduring such a traumatic event can result in psychological consequences such as depression, anxiety, or posttraumatic stress syndrome. According to Vickerman & Margolin (2009) 94% of women meet Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) criteria at two weeks …