Rape Myth Acceptance: Clinical Implications for Victims and the Role of Sexist Attitudes, Conformity to Gender Norms, and Closeness to a Rape Victim

The United States Department of Justice reported that approximately 284,000 individuals were victims of sexual violence in 2014 alone (Truman & Langton, 2015). Despite the prevalence of this crime, only about 34% of women in 2014 reported their victimization to the police. Several studies sugges...

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Autor principal: Bowie, Jhodi-Ann M (Autor)
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Publicado: 2018
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