At all times in all human societies there was sexual violence and various forms of coercion and aggression. And the real data far exceeds the statistics, because most of the victims prefer not to apply to law enforcement agencies, because they do not believe in justice and are afraid of harming their reputation.
Causes of Sexual Violence
Rigid differentiation of sex roles in society is the root cause of sexual aggression. From history and ethnography it is known that sexual violence occurs in a society with sharply separate male and female roles. When men are accustomed to dominate and solve their problems, relying on force, then violence, including sex, is experiencing its heyday. In modern society, these stereotypes have significantly weakened, but victims of sexual violence appear again and again. Why?
It's all about the contradiction of the social situation itself. The stronger the male hegemony in the family goes to decline, the more men are weakly clinging to it. The psychology of sexual violence is such that any tension in society engenders aggression. External openness and the general availability of sexuality in the depth of consciousness remains something dirty and forbidden.
Signs of sexual abuse
In society, rape, that is, sexual intercourse, occurred under the threat or use of physical force is customary for sexual violence. But this phenomenon is complex and multilevel, because harassment and coercion also fall under the article of the criminal code, another thing is that it is very difficult to prove. Women are very often subjected to harassment at work, on the street and in school, but they are not accustomed to complain, because it is almost impossible to prove malice in this case.
The differences between sexual coercion and intimacy are very vague, because men and women often interpret the same situation differently. The first think that the young lady "breaks" and is charging herself with a price, while the latter consider rejection as an essential element of flirting , an amorous game. Sexual violence in the family and does not go unpunished, because in society it is not accepted to go to bed with their spouses and everything that remains behind closed doors is considered their personal business.
Types of sexual violence
Any compulsory sexual activity to obtain sexual satisfaction and other benefits is sexual violence. The following types are distinguished:
- Comments are offensive, hints, looks, gestures.
- Incest. According to sociological analysis, domestic sexual violence is not so rare. Every fifth woman, who grew up with her stepfather, was subjected to sexual violence. Living with a stepmother 17%, without a father - 11%.
- Sexual seduction. It includes a demonstration of the genitals, exhibitionism .
- Unwanted touches and feelings of body parts.
- Peeping.
- Intimidation, deception, blackmail, other ways of coercion to intimacy.
- Forced to prostitution.
- Demonstration of pornography.
- Rape as an extreme degree.
Sexual violence against a woman
Most often, the object of such actions are women. The very concept of sexual violence applied to this part of society. According to polls, one in three was a victim by the parent, one third experienced harassment of leaders, and 29% had to satisfy the sadistic tendencies of their own husband. At the same time, 28% were raped by random passers-by, one in five had complaints against colleagues at work, and 7% had forced contact with friends.
Sexual violence of women is associated with a lot of myths and beliefs. Besides the fact that it happens on a date, when a woman could not clearly communicate her position, and the man misunderstood it, it is often said that a weak sex provokes men by wearing frank clothes, walking along dark lanes alone and not controlling the dose alcohol. But sexual violence is too much motivated and it's impossible to say that someone provoked someone and behaved wrongly.
Sexual violence against men
This is less frequent, but it happens, and is especially characteristic for prisons, camps and other closed communities, where hierarchical relations of power, domination and subordination are established. Sex violence against a man is not done to satisfy one's own desire and not because there are no women, but to establish and maintain power. In this case, the victim "descends", moves down the hierarchy, and the prestige of the rapist grows.
Sexual abuse of children
This crime is considered the most terrible on the strength of psychological consequences. Sexual abuse of children leads to the development of anxiety, fear, nervousness. The child closes in himself, ceases to trust people and in the future can commit suicide attempts. Often the victims of violence subsequently grow up the same rapists, who similarly take revenge for the desecrated childhood. The coldness and aggression of the mother lead to a rebellion against women in general, and they begin to perceive them as a hostile and dominant force.
Protection of children from sexual violence provides for:
- Control of the child . You need to constantly be in touch with him, know where he is at this point in time.
- Observance of the recommendations of parents . The kid should know that approaching other people's people, taking something from them, leaving them is strictly prohibited.
- Conversations with the child on the subject of violence . He should know that there are good touches, but are bad and "intimate".
- Love of children . You need to listen and hear your child, communicate with him, learn news, support him.
How not to become a victim of sexual violence?
It is a myth that only beautiful and dissolved women become victims. Anyone can fall into the clutches of a rapist, regardless of appearance and age. Sexual violence and protection from it imply a clear, unambiguous and timely expression of one's will during a meeting and in other similar situations. In addition, it is not superfluous to master the technique of self-defense and have a gas canister with you in your purse. Never retire with unfamiliar men, and even going to a party with friends, inform relatives about where and with whom you are going.
Books about sexual abuse
Among the famous works touching upon this theme are:
- "Delayed Youth" by Kenzaburo Oe . The novel raises the topic of psychological impotence of raped men, a decrease in self-esteem, self-confidence and further alienation from others.
- "The whisper of horror" Somalia Mam . The product raises the problem of sexual violence. The main character after the experience was on the verge of suicide, but decided to live to take revenge on the offenders and help other girls and girls sold into slavery.
Movies about sexual abuse
Films with sexual violence demonstrate the difficult fate of people who suffer hardship, misery and pain, being humiliated. These pictures include:
- "Slavery" directed by Marco Kreuzpaintner . The main character of the film, along with fellow sufferer, are trying to resist a whole group of criminals-pimps, in the clutches of which their sister and daughter were hit.
- "The early and short years of Sabina Rivas . " The main heroine works in a brothel, but dreams of becoming a singer. The girl tries to overcome all the difficulties that arise in her path and realize her dream.