Sexual Assault And Rape On College Campuses: A Literature Review

This paper explores journal articles and articles that are online and offline to help support my proposal. This paper is a research of sexual assault and rape on college campuses. It explores the discussion of the locker room talk and power mentality of accusers to victims. It introduces a theory that is related to this crime which is(write theory) . This paper challenges the cultural norms and presents methodologies by secondary sources and explores a primary source of collection of data pertaining to awareness of this crime through surveys and interviews. It proposes solutions and anecdotes of multiple university and college students. Findings are presented as solutions found by other universities and studies. Lastly, discussions of more

According to Siegel (2015) Social Process Theory is “the view that criminality is a function of people’s interactions with various organizations, institutions, and processes (p. 13).” In addition, people can unlearn negative deviant behavior by replacing it with education and positive bonds. Students can unlearn these sexual assault behaviors by being educated and creating positive relations. In other words, changing the culture itself. Dockterman (2016) interview with Alanna Kane, the president of Sigma Delta shows that women are more comfortable in their own home and creating their own party culture. Alanna states “when we have control over our bar, who comes in and out of our house, we can create a safe space.” (p.

According to E.R (2015) Professor Towel, a Pro Vice Chancellor for Student Experience at Durham, stated that they” have taken a proactive approach. They have invested in prevention work through educational sessions on consent and on bystander training, which gives those who witness sexual misconduct, the confidence to intervene.” They also began working with outside sources like the police and Rape Crisis. These places have agreed to support and strengthen the community to feel more safe and even offer defense classes. (p. 423) The U.S. could take a few pointers from the U.K. on this matter. In some cases sexual assault on college campuses can be a neglected problem. According to Grayson and Meilman (2015) there are many factors that contribute are under reported crimes by victims/survivors, “poorly handed or covered up when a victim/survivor does press a charge.” and even some schools “have looked the other way when groups like sports teams or fraternities are known to mistreat women, or placed institutional reputation over students welfare when sexual assault have come to light.” (p. 84)

Goral (2015) also challenges the misconception that sexual violence on college campuses has an outdated definition. It isn’t just happening at frat parties that involve a lot of drugs and alcohol but it can happen to any student, any staff, or anyone. (p.