Concept information
Preferred term
rape myths
Definition
- The stereotype of rape is that it is a violent attack by a stranger, leaving the victim—who fought back—injured. Most rapes do not fit this pattern; generally victims/survivors know their assailants. [Source: Encyclopedia of Victimology and Crime Prevention; Rape Myths]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/rape_myths
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