Question 1

Women commit 50% of all mass shootings in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

that statement is not accurate. According to various studies and reports, the vast majority of mass shootings in the U.S. are committed by men. The exact percentage can vary depending on the source and definition of a mass shooting, but it is generally agreed that women commit a very small fraction of these crimes.

Question 2

The U.S. Campus Security Act was passed in 1990.

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The U.S. Campus Security Act, also known as the Jeanne Clery Act, was indeed passed in 1990.

Question 3

The U.S. Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) ensured accommodations by universities to protect female students.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) is a kind of "date rape" drug.

Accepted Answer

GHB is sometimes referred to as a "date rape" drug because it can be used to incapacitate a person and make them more vulnerable to sexual assault. It can also cause memory loss, making it difficult for the victim to remember what happened.

Question 5

Nearly 25% of women said they were raped and/or physically assaulted by a current or former spouse, date, or intimate partner sometime in their lifetime.

Accepted Answer

According to statistics from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, nearly 1 in 4 women experience rape and/or physical assault from a current or former spouse, date, or intimate partner at some point in their lifetime.

Question 6

Altruistic sex is agreeing to sex because the consequences of not having sex are worse than having it.

Accepted Answer

Altruistic sex refers to engaging in sexual activity primarily for the benefit of the other person, rather than because of negative consequences of not having sex.

Question 7

Women are approximately 10 times more likely than men to be victimized by an intimate partner.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true according to various studies and data collected by organizations such as the CDC and National Domestic Violence Hotline. Women are more likely to experience severe physical, sexual, and emotional abuse from their intimate partners compared to men.

Question 8

Most rapes are interracial.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Most rapes (about 73%) are perpetrated by someone of the same race as the victim, according to the National Crime Victimization Survey.

Question 9

Most stalkers attempt to rape their victims.

Accepted Answer

While some stalkers may have sexual motives, not all stalkers attempt or commit rape. Stalking is a pattern of repeated and unwanted attention, harassment, contact, or any other behavior that causes fear or concern in the victim. It is a serious crime and should be taken seriously, regardless of the stalker's specific intentions.

Question 10

Stranger rapes are more likely to be reported than acquaintance rapes.

Accepted Answer

Stranger rapes are more often reported to authorities than acquaintance rapes, largely because victims may fear disbelief, blame, or social stigma when the perpetrator is someone they know.

Question 11

Approximately 1 in 5 high school girls in the U.S. report being physically or sexually abused by a boyfriend.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Question 12

Physical abuse does not necessarily involve emotional abuse.

Accepted Answer

Physical abuse often goes hand-in-hand with emotional abuse as the physical act of abuse can cause emotional distress, fear, and trauma, impacting the victim's emotional well-being.

Question 13

Bouncing a child against an erection is a form of direct incest.

Accepted Answer

Bouncing a child against an erection is an inappropriate sexual behavior that involves physical and emotional abuse. It constitutes a form of direct incest and is a criminal offense. Any kind of sexual activity involving children is illegal and should be reported immediately to the authorities.

Question 14

Approximately one woman dies every day from intimate partner violence.

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Question 15

The rate of incest for boys is approximately

Accepted Answer

The rate of incest for boys is approximately 1 in 8 to 10, indicating that it is less common than for girls, for whom rates are often reported as higher.

Question 16

On the average, what number of women on college campuses has experienced sexual violence of some kind?

Accepted Answer

Studies and surveys, including those conducted by organizations such as the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, indicate that approximately 1 in 4 women on college campuses have experienced sexual violence of some kind.

Question 17

Research suggests that men who rape are different from men who do not in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that men who rape are more aroused by violence against women, and they also exhibit more misogynistic attitudes towards women. However, there is no evidence to suggest that they are more androgynous. Therefore, the best choice is E, Both (b) and (c).

Question 18

The percentage of rapes occurring on campus where alcohol is present is approximately

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that around 70-80% of sexual assaults on college campuses involve alcohol consumption by either the victim or the perpetrator or both.

Question 19

The idea that rape occurs on a continuum is known as the

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Question 20

The threat or fear of rape that controls all women's behavior is specifically termed

Accepted Answer

Sexual terrorism refers to the use of violence and the threat of violence, particularly sexual violence, to control and intimidate women. It is a form of gender-based violence and oppression that reinforces patriarchal power dynamics.

Quiz 10: Resisting Gender Violence