Citation

Carmody DC, Washington LM. J. Interpers. Violence 2001; 16(5): 424-436.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

Using data from a survey of 623 undergraduate college women, this study explores the impact of race and prior sexual assault victimization on the acceptance of rape myths. No substantial differences emerged between Black and White women. This finding differs from earlier studies that found more support for rape myths among Blacks. Victims and nonvictims also revealed very similar attitudes, suggesting that socialization patterns or belief in a "just world" may encourage victims to retain their support of some rape myths. The findings suggest that although most college women reject rape myths, a substantial minority continue to support them. Continued educational efforts are recommended. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2001. Copyright © 2001 by SAGE Publications)

College Student Perceptions
College Student Research
Adult Female
Adult Perceptions
Adult Attitudes
Female Perceptions
Female Attitudes
Rape Myth
Rape Supportive Attitudes
Victimization Effects
Female Victim
Sexual Assault Victim
Sexual Assault Effects
Adult Victim
Racial Differences
Victim Nonvictim Comparison
African American Adult
African American Female
African American Perceptions
African American Victim
Black-White Comparison
Caucasian Victim
Caucasian Perceptions
Caucasian Female
Caucasian Adult
Violence Against Women
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