A large contributor to rape in our culture is sex-role stereotyping, which reinforces the idea that men are strong, aggressive, and assertive, whereas women are supposed to be slim, weak and passive. What theory about rape does this concept support?

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This concept supports the feminist theory of rape, which argues that rape is a result of gender inequality and power imbalances between men and women. Sex-role stereotyping perpetuates these power imbalances and reinforces the idea that men have the right to exert power over women.

A Large Contributor to Rape in Our Culture Is Sex-Role