What are “rape myths” (provide an example in your answer) and how do they contribute to the phenomenon of unacknowledged rape?

What will be an ideal response?


Rape myths are false beliefs about rape, rape victims, and rapists (e.g., “if a woman doesn’t resist, it can’t be considered rape”). People who more strongly endorse rape myths tend to interpret sexual violence as rape less often. This can lead to more instances where individuals have experiences that meet legal definitions of rape without labeling their experiences at such.

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A) monarchy B) Church C) land D) sea

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Free elections were held for the first time in history in which of the following countries in 2004?

A) Iran B) Pakistan C) Iraq D) Afghanistan E) India

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Among the early actions taken by the Second Continental Congress in 1775 were all of the following EXCEPT:

A) appointing Benjamin Franklin postmaster general B) declaring independence from Great Britain C) appealing to the king to prevent further hostilities D) creating a Continental Army to defend the colonies

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Many northerners were fearful of what they called:

A) "the power of the purse." B) "the power of ‘King Cotton.'" C) "the slave power." D) "Southern Power."

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