Question 1

Violence against women-both sexual and nonsexual-is often perceived as an expression of a patriarchal _____ social structure.

Accepted Answer

Violence against women is commonly seen as a manifestation of a patriarchal or male-dominant social structure. This means that men have more power and control in society, and this power dynamic can lead to women being subjected to both sexual and nonsexual violence. This type of violence is rooted in gender-based inequalities and has significant negative consequences for women's physical and mental health, as well as their ability to fully participate in society.

Question 2

Few rape victims on college campuses make reports of their victimizations to police (the rate is less than ______ %).

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that only about 5% of rape victims on college campuses report their victimizations to police.

Question 3

The only survey that monitors rape and sexual assault on an annual basis is the ______.

Accepted Answer

The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) is the only survey that monitors rape and sexual assault on an annual basis. The FBI's Uniform Crime Report and the National Incident-Based Reporting System collect crime data from police departments, but they may not include all cases of rape and sexual assault that are not reported to law enforcement.

Question 4

The U.S.Justice Department realized the problems inherent to official reports of rape and sexual assault victimization on campus and funded a survey called the

Accepted Answer

The National College Women Sexual Assault Victimization Study (NCWSV) is specifically mentioned as the survey funded by the U.S. Justice Department to address the problems with official reports of rape and sexual assault victimization on campus. The other choices, while related to crime reporting, do not pertain specifically to sexual assault on campus.

Question 5

The ______ mandates that colleges and universities participating in federal student aid programs "prepare,publish,and distribute,through appropriate publications and mailings,to all current students and employees,and to any applicant for enrollment upon request,an annual security report." The purpose of the report is to communicate campus security policies and campus crime statistics for each institution.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______ mandates that colleges and universities...

Question 6

The Human Rights Watch report prompted Congress to enact a law called the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (P.L.108-79)that requires the ______ to develop a new data collection on the incidence and prevalence of sexual assault within correctional facilities.

Accepted Answer

The Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 requires the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) to develop a new data collection on the incidence and prevalence of sexual assault within correctional facilities. Therefore, the correct choice is B. The FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and Secret Service are not directly involved in this act or data collection.

Question 7

By 1980,______ states had passed some form of rape reform legislation.

Accepted Answer

By 1980, most states in the United States had passed some form of rape reform legislation, reflecting a significant shift in the legal and social understanding of sexual assault.

Question 8

"Convict culture" prohibits ______.

Accepted Answer

"Convict culture" typically discourages inmates from snitching or informing on other inmates, as this is seen as violating the code of loyalty within the prison community.

Question 9

During the ______ genocide in ______,one of the worst mass slaughters in recent history,Tutsi women were often raped after they had witnessed the torture and killings of their families and the destruction and looting of their homes by Hutu militia groups and by soldiers of the Rwandan Armed Forces.

Accepted Answer

The Rwandan genocide occurred in 1994 in Rwanda and resulted in the mass slaughter of approximately 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus by Hutu militia groups and the Rwandan Armed Forces. It is one of the worst mass slaughters in recent history and involved widespread violence and human rights abuses, including rape and sexual violence against women.

Question 10

The _____,also known as the anger excitation rapist,is someone who displays extreme violence and cruelty in his attacks.

Accepted Answer

The description matches that of a sadistic rapist, who takes pleasure in inflicting pain and suffering on their victims. They often display extreme violence and cruelty in their attacks. The other choices - power reassurance, power assertive, and anger retaliation rapists - may use violence in their attacks but do not typically display the same level of sadism as a sadistic rapist.

Question 11

Mary Koss examined the rape victimization experiences of college women,most recent surveys attempting to estimate the magnitude of rape have used very specific question wording.

Accepted Answer

Mary Koss conducted her groundbreaking research on the rape victimization experiences of college women in 1979.

Question 12

There are approximately 1,400,000 men and women on active duty in the U.S.military,which includes the Air Force,Army,Coast Guard,Marine Corps,and the Navy,and women make about ______% of the personnel.

Accepted Answer

Women make up about 15% of the personnel in the U.S. military.

Question 13

Although similar to crime codes in state statutes,members of the U.S.military are prosecuted under criminal violations called the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).The military also has its own courts,which are called ______.

Accepted Answer

The military courts are called courts-martial. Option A is not correct as it refers to a step in the legal process rather than the courts themselves. Option B is too general and can apply to civilian courts as well. Option C is not a term commonly used to refer to military courts.

Question 14

The intended goals of rape law reforms have been somewhat ______.

Accepted Answer

Rape law reforms have been diverse, with various goals differing from country to country. Some reforms aim to increase the punishment for rape, while others target the definition of consent or the inclusion of specific populations such as men or same-sex couples. Thus, the best choice is D, diverse.

Question 15

______,an assistant football coach at Penn State,was convicted in June of 2012 of sexually assaulting 10 boys,all of whom were part of his local charity dedicated to mentoring young boys from disadvantaged homes,and he will likely spend the rest of his life in prison.

Accepted Answer

Jerry Sandusky was the assistant football coach at Penn State who was convicted of sexually assaulting 10 boys who were part of his charity.

Question 16

In 2014 the DOD made ______ Sexual Assault Awareness Month with the theme,"Live Our Values: Step Up to Stop Sexual Assault."

Accepted Answer

The DOD made April 2014 Sexual Assault Awareness Month with the theme "Live Our Values: Step Up to Stop Sexual Assault."

Question 17

In section 1631 of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act,Congress mandated the ______ to provide an accounting of sexual assault in the military along with an overview of what DOD was doing to prevent it and ameliorate the consequences for victims.

Accepted Answer

The Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act mandated the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide an accounting of sexual assault in the military and their efforts to prevent it and help victims. Therefore, the correct choice is C, Department of Defense.

Question 18

The DOD has now established special units within ______ to handle sexual assault prosecutions that include special counsel programs to represent the interests of victims.

Accepted Answer

The question specifically mentions "sexual assault prosecutions," indicating a focus on the investigative and legal aspects. The MCIO is responsible for conducting criminal investigations in the military, and would therefore be the most appropriate agency to establish special units for sexual assault prosecutions. The FBI and NCIS may be involved in certain cases, but they are not solely dedicated to handling sexual assault prosecutions in the military. The DOD is the overall organization, but does not have specialized units for criminal investigations/prosecutions.

Question 19

One study of sexual assault in prison conducted by Cindy Struckman-Johnson and her colleagues in Nebraska concluded that ______% of male inmates had been pressured or forced to have sexual contact against their will while incarcerated.

Accepted Answer

The study by Cindy Struckman-Johnson and colleagues in Nebraska concluded that 50% of male inmates had been pressured or forced to have sexual contact against their will while incarcerated.

Question 20

Susan Brownmiller explains that women are raped in war by ordinary youths as casually,or as frenetically,as a village is looted or gratuitously destroyed.Sexual trespass on the enemy' s women is one of the satisfactions of conquest.This is referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

Susan Brownmiller explains that the sexual assault on enemy women is one of the satisfactions of conquest and is referred to as spoils of war.

Quiz 6: Rape and Sexual Assault