Faculty Mentor
Amy Brown
Location
Hamilton Hall 113
Session
Session 2
Start Date
12-4-2014 1:45 PM
End Date
12-4-2014 2:45 PM
Description
Sexual violence is unfortunately a major issue in our society. In addition, it is not always reported, and justice is rarely served. In the recent Stubenville rape case, two teenage males raped a sixteen-year old female who was incapacitated due to intoxication. Though the Stubenville case was highly publicized and resulted in a conviction, the victim was still blamed. Society often places blame on the victim. Alcohol consumption has been shown to be a factor that can increase victim blame. It is unclear whether victim blame in cases of incapacitated rape stems from the victim’s voluntary consumption of alcohol or from the lack of force used in the assault. The current study tests these two factors (victim alcohol consumption and perpetrator use of force) to see how they impact victim blame, perpetrator blame, and positive perceptions of the victim.
The Impact of Victim Alcohol Consumption and Perpetrator Use of Force on Perceptions of an Acquaintance Rape Vignette
Hamilton Hall 113
Sexual violence is unfortunately a major issue in our society. In addition, it is not always reported, and justice is rarely served. In the recent Stubenville rape case, two teenage males raped a sixteen-year old female who was incapacitated due to intoxication. Though the Stubenville case was highly publicized and resulted in a conviction, the victim was still blamed. Society often places blame on the victim. Alcohol consumption has been shown to be a factor that can increase victim blame. It is unclear whether victim blame in cases of incapacitated rape stems from the victim’s voluntary consumption of alcohol or from the lack of force used in the assault. The current study tests these two factors (victim alcohol consumption and perpetrator use of force) to see how they impact victim blame, perpetrator blame, and positive perceptions of the victim.