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An overview of the literature on female-perpetrated adult male sexual victimization

Fisher, Nicola L., Pina, Afroditi (2013) An overview of the literature on female-perpetrated adult male sexual victimization. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 18 (1). pp. 54-61. ISSN 1359-1789. (doi:10.1016/j.avb.2012.10.001) (KAR id:33378)

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Abstract

The rape of women has been an issue of concern in research literature for the past 40 years. Conversely, rape against men has only relatively recently received investigation. The current paper reviews the existing research literature regarding male rape and sexual assault, with particular emphasis on female perpetrated male sexual victimization. The review covers issues regarding biased legal definitions, rape myths, feminist theory, and stereotypical or negative beliefs all of which create a problematic social environment for male victims of female perpetrated assault to report crimes. The review also discusses the prevalence of female perpetrated attacks against men, with evidence from self-reports by female sex offenders to highlight the existence of male sexual victimization and the aggressive manner in which the sexual activity is committed. The review concludes that male sexual victimization by women should be taken as seriously as that of women by men.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1016/j.avb.2012.10.001
Uncontrolled keywords: Male rape; Sexual assault of males; Female perpetrators; Male rape myths
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
H Social Sciences
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Psychology
Depositing User: Afroditi Pina
Date Deposited: 12 Mar 2013 17:49 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:10 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/33378 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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