A Statement About a Rape Victim Such as "She Should

question 43

Multiple Choice

A statement about a rape victim such as "she should have locked her door" is an example of what?

• A)Blaming the victim
• B)Victim derogation
• C)Distorted perceptions
• D)Rape myth

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Definitions:

Hegemonic Masculinity

A concept used in gender studies to describe the practice that guarantees the dominant social position of men, and the subordinate social position of women.

Intersexed

A term used to describe individuals born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn’t fit typical definitions of male or female.

Hermaphrodites

Organisms that possess both male and female reproductive organs, allowing them to perform both reproductive roles.

Hegemonic Masculinity

A concept that explains the dominance of certain cultural norms of masculinity over others, making them appear natural and enforcing a gender hierarchy.