Deck 41: Sexual Assault on Campus

Question 1

Armstrong, Hamilton & Sweeney identify all of the following approaches to the study of sexual assault among college students EXCEPT

A) educational programming such as rape awareness/defense training.
B) individual determinants.
C) organizational opportunities and resources.
D) rape culture.

Answer 1

educational programming such as rape awareness/defense training.

Question 2

In their research study Armstrong, Hamilton & Sweeney employ the following integrative approach

A) educational theory coupled with personality testing for sexual disorders.
B) individual determinants coupled with family values, parental gender roles, and family history.
C) organizational resources coupled with recent gender theory emphasizing socialization, social roles and institutional arrangements.
D) rape culture combined with individual determinants emphasizing recent theories of gender development.

Answer 2

organizational resources coupled with recent gender theory emphasizing socialization, social roles and institutional arrangements.

Question 3

Which of the items below best fits the following student quote: "You see these images of college that you're supposed to go out and have fun and drink, drink lots, party … [You are] supposed to hook up with guys, and both men and women try to live up to that. I think a lot of it is girls want to be accepted into their groups and guys want to be accepted into their groups."

A) gender neutral peer culture expectations support party scene.
B) gendered and sexualized peer culture expectations support party scene.
C) parental attitudes toward alcohol and sex.
D) peer culture attitudes about religion.

Answer 3

gender neutral peer culture expectations support party scene.

Question 4

According to Armstrong, Hamilton & Sweeney, all of the following represent gender neutral characteristics and policies of university residence life that contribute to sexual danger for women on campus EXCEPT

A) alcohol prohibition on campus and policing of residence.
B) lack of cafeteria and late-hour desirable activities.
C) lack of comfortable lounge space for informal socializing.
D) late night study tables, early morning classes and exams.

Question 5

According to Armstrong, Hamilton & Sweeney, all of the following represent ways in which male control of fraternity parties contribute to sexual danger for women on campus EXCEPT

A) control of admission and alcohol.
B) control of themes and music such as "Victoria Secret" or "Playboy Mansion."
C) peer culture emphasizing gender-neutral message that partying is cool.
D) transportation to and from fraternity house.

Question 6

Peer culture and organizational arrangements may contribute to dangerous situations for women, but for sexual assault to occur the following must be present

A) interaction between men and women involving alcohol, partying and fun.
B) interaction where men employ coercive sexual strategies taking advantage of women's niceness, gender deference, and lack of control of party resources.
C) men with a lack of self-discipline and self-control, possibly high libido
D) women with low self-esteem, poor moral character and/or judgment.

Question 7

Armstrong, Hamilton & Sweeney observe that "blaming the victim" is a common response on the part of

A) men and women who attribute bad experiences to women's "mistakes," "stupidity," "immaturity," and avoid criticizing the party scene overall.
B) men who blame "loose" or "promiscuous" women for whatever happens to them.
C) university officials who tend to believe the women are at fault for venturing off campus and consuming alcohol in the first place.
D) women who tend to believe women who are sexually assaulted were "asking for it" by their provocative behavior or weak morals.

Question 8

Reasons students do not want to criticize the party scene include all of the following EXCEPT

A) parties are fun; most interaction is consensual, excitement meeting new people.
B) students are afraid of university and police officials and feel reporting problems will get them in trouble.
C) to do so would threaten many students' meaningful identities and lifestyle.
D) women enjoy sexy status as "hot" and many believe they are "respected" by men.

Question 9

Discuss and explain the various factors-peer and college student culture, organizational arrangements, and gender interaction-which contribute to sexual assault on some college or university campuses. Using these criteria, how would you assess the sexual danger or risk for women on your home college or university campus? Explain fully.

Question 10

Why do students tend to blame the victims of sexual assault instead of criticizing the college party scene? In what way are male and female students invested in the collage party scene? Is this true generally in society? Why or why not? Explain.

Question 11

What were the challenges and difficulties experienced "opting out" of the party scene for the female students in the dorm?