Religious Condemnation of Sexual Abuse
Some religions consider sex outside marriage to be sinful and punishable by God. This creates a culture where people feel ashamed of their sexual desires and...
How does religious silence around sexual consent affect recognition of coercion?
Religious silence can lead to misrecognition of coercion because it can prevent people from recognizing nonverbal...
Women are often expected to adhere to strict moral codes of behavior that govern their appearance, dress, speech, and behavior in public and private settings. These expectations are often based on...
What is sexual violence?
Sexual violence is an umbrella term for various forms of unwanted sexual behavior that involve physical contact or threat of such contact, without consent. It can be...
Sexual violence is defined as any unwanted act that involves physical contact and/or forceful action, including but not limited to rape, touching, groping, fondling, coercion, assault, harassment,...
What is Neutrality or Objectivity?
Neutrality or objectivity refers to the idea that one can be impartial towards an issue without taking sides or having prejudices. It means that individuals who...
Relational power dynamics can have a significant impact on how consent is communicated and interpreted when it comes to sexual boundaries.
If one person holds more social, economic, or political...
Sexual coercion refers to the act of pressuring someone into performing a sexual act without their consent. This can take many forms, such as using physical force, emotional manipulation, or...
Sexualized workplace interactions can have significant impacts on employee stress levels and emotional health. According to research conducted by the American Psychological Association, employees who...
What is sexual coercion, manipulation, or neglect?
Sexual coercion, also called rape, is when someone pressures another person to have sex against their will. Manipulation is when someone uses...