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Assignment:
1. Why use the term "gender-based violence" instead of "violence against women"? Who aside from women experiences gender-based violence"?
2. Your book claims that "many instances of violence against men do not meet the definition of gender-based violence". Why? What is your opinion of the claim?
3. List three factors that can contribute to intimate partner violence. In your opinion, how can we end intimate partner violence? Be specific.
4. According to Chapter, why do men rape women?
5. In your opinion, which two rape myths are the most damaging? Explain your answer.
6. How common is sexual assault on college campuses? How have students and colleges/universities responded to campus sexual assaults?
7. Look through GSU website and see if you can find the procedures for reporting sexual assault. Was it difficult? Clear?
8. What is the definition of "rape-prone cultures"? What example does your book give of "rape-prone cultures"? In your opinion, what is another example?
9. What are the effects of hate crimes on LGBTQQIA communities and in particularly for the transgendered individuals?
10. Though American rape laws underwent dramatic changes in the past thirty years, why are rape charges are still hard to prove in court of law and remains vastly under-reported to the police?
11. How many messages is "too many?" How do you know "textual harassment" or cyberstalking when you see it/experience it? When does jealousy become abusive? In your opinion, do you agree with the assertion that "many teens have difficulty recognizing these behaviors as abusive"?