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1Department of Sociology and Anthropology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA walter.dekeseredy@gmail.com.
Trauma, Violence & Abuse
|February 25, 2014
Summary
Colleges are sites of sexual assault and abuse against women. This article discusses prevention strategies, focusing on risks from electronic technologies like texting and internet pornography.
Area of Science:
- Social Science
- Criminology
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Higher education institutions are identified as environments where sexual assault and abuse against women occur.
- There is an ongoing effort by researchers, practitioners, and activists to reduce female victimization in colleges.
- Christine Gidycz's work highlights critical prevention issues within academic settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss prevention issues related to female victimization in higher education.
- To examine the specific risks posed by new electronic technologies in perpetuating abuse.
- To offer insights into strategies for curbing sexual assault and woman abuse on college campuses.
Main Methods:
- This article presents a discussion and analysis of prevention issues.
- It draws upon the work and insights of Christine Gidycz.
- It specifically addresses the role of electronic technologies in sexual victimization.
Main Results:
- Colleges are identified as environments conducive to sexual assault and abuse.
- New electronic technologies, including texting and internet pornography, present significant dangers.
- Existing prevention efforts are ongoing and evolving.
Conclusions:
- Addressing female victimization in higher education requires a multifaceted approach.
- Understanding and mitigating the risks associated with electronic technologies is crucial for effective prevention.
- Continued research and activism are vital to combatting sexual assault and abuse in academic settings.
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