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Rape Myths in China: A Systematic Review
Eleanor Manhong Li1, Lara Flynn Hudspith2, Neema Trivedi-Bateman1
1Loughborough University, UK.
Trauma, Violence & Abuse
|February 11, 2026
Summary
This review explores rape myth acceptance (RMA) in China, finding Confucian values, legal factors, and gender norms significantly influence these attitudes. Culturally sensitive research and interventions are crucial for addressing sexual violence acceptance.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Criminology
- Sociology
Background:
- Rape myth acceptance (RMA) is influenced by sociocultural, legal, and historical factors.
- Understanding RMA in China is vital due to its complex socio-legal landscape.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and critically examine research on RMA within a Chinese context.
- To understand the sociocultural, legal, and historical factors shaping attitudes towards sexual violence in China.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of peer-reviewed, quantitative studies (2000-2024) from five databases.
- Inclusion of studies involving Chinese populations in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
- Data extraction and analysis of 16 retained studies.
Main Results:
- Confucian values, legal frameworks, and gender norms significantly influence RMA in China.
- Key correlates of RMA include adversarial sexual beliefs, sex role stereotyping, gender, age, and education.
- Existing RMA measurement tools require cultural adaptation and validation for the Chinese context.
Conclusions:
- RMA research in China is underdeveloped, necessitating culturally sensitive methodologies.
- Addressing RMA requires understanding its unique challenges within China's socio-legal environment.
- Recommendations are provided to inform policy development and advance research.
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