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The blame attributed to rape victims.

M Pascale1, D Lester

  • 1Psychology Program, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona 08240-0195, USA.

Psychological Reports
|July 17, 1999
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Higher femininity scores in college students correlated with increased victim-blaming in rape cases. This finding highlights the complex relationship between perceived gender roles and attitudes toward sexual assault survivors.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Gender Studies

Background:

  • Rape victim blaming is a significant issue in sexual assault cases.
  • Understanding factors influencing victim blaming is crucial for prevention and support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between femininity scores and victim responsibility attribution in college students.

Main Methods:

  • Survey administered to 21 male and 53 female college students.
  • Femininity scores were assessed.
  • Correlation analysis was performed to examine the relationship between femininity and victim blaming.

Main Results:

  • A positive correlation was found between femininity scores and the degree to which participants held rape victims responsible.

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  • This association was observed in both male and female student samples.

    • Conclusions:

    • Femininity, as measured in this study, is associated with increased victim blaming attitudes.
    • Findings suggest that societal perceptions of femininity may influence judgments of sexual assault victims.