Research indicates that a number of cultural and individual factors contribute to sexual assault.__________ are culturally transmitted messages that convey society's expectations about how men and women are supposed to act in sexual situations.

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Sexual scripts are culturally transmitted messages that can shape an individual's expectations and behavior in sexual situations. These scripts can reinforce gender stereotypes and contribute to the normalization of sexual violence. Early family influences, peer-group influences, and masculinity norms can also be factors that contribute to sexual assault, but they are not specifically related to conveying societal expectations about sexual behavior.

Research Indicates That a Number of Cultural and Individual Factors