The Recently Expanded Definition of Rape to Include All Genders

question 34

Multiple Choice

The recently expanded definition of rape to include all genders and removing the term "forcible," has produced new statistics that show

• A) young women continue to be the primary victims.
• B) men and women are equally targeted for rape.
• C) men and women commit rapes at similar levels.
• D) all age/gender demographics are equally likely to experience rape in their lifetime.

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Definitions:

Expectations

Beliefs or anticipations about future events, behaviors, or outcomes, influencing attitudes and actions.

Sensitive

Having a heightened capacity for emotional or physical response to stimuli; easily affected or responsive.

Behavior

The observable actions or responses of humans or animals.

Child Maltreatment

Encompasses all forms of physical and emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect, and exploitation that results in actual or potential harm to the child's health, development, or dignity.