TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2001//
TI  - Rape Myth Acceptance Among College Women
JO  - Journal of interpersonal violence
A1  - Washington, Lekeshia M.
A1  - Carmody, Dianne Cyr
SP  - 424
EP  - 436
VL  - 16
IS  - 5
N2  - 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.<p /> 
LA  - en
SN  - 0886-2605
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/088626001016005003
ID  - ref1
ER  -