How Do Age, Sex, Political Orientation, Religiosity, and Sexism Affect Perceptions of Sex Assault/Harassment Allegations?

O’Connor, Kimberly W.; Drouin, Michelle; Niedermeyer, Tyler

doi:10.1007/s12119-021-09837-6

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“…For students to feel safe and comfortable on campus, there needs to be an improvement from the administration in terms of communication and resources for sexual harassment and assault, more resources and supportive staff members in the Title IX office, and an overall consensus from the student body to support survivors of sexual harassment and assault and hold perpetrators to an appropriate degree of social repercussions. Responses to sexual harassment/assault by peers affect the community's attitudes and, in turn, affect people who have experienced sexual harassment/assault in that community (Dinh et al 2022;O'Connor et al 2021). All of the improvements mentioned must take place for students to have a more supportive experience after encountering sexual violence on campus.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Cultural factors influence the perception and prevalence of sexual harassment and assault (O'Connor et al 2021;Dihn et al 2022). A person's positionality within an institution shapes the way in which they view sexual harassment and assault and how they assign blame.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A person's positionality within an institution shapes the way in which they view sexual harassment and assault and how they assign blame. Prior research has found that personal characteristics affect individuals' negative judgments of alleged sexual assault perpetrators (O'Connor et al 2021). Given that sexual harassment and assault are so tied to personal traits and cultures, they must be studied and analyzed from an intersectional standpoint (Armstrong, Gleckman-Krut, and Johnson 2018).…”

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StudentExperiencesWithSexual Harassment And Sexual Assault At A Small Liberal Arts College: Administration, Title IX, and Community Responses

De Jesus, Maya

2023

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Despite global efforts and institutional regulations, sexual harassment and assault persist on college campuses, with significant implications for students' well-being. This study investigates the normalization of student/student sexual violence on a small liberal arts college campus. It explores the impact of institutional and peer responses on students who have experienced harassment or assault. The study utilizes in-depth semi-structured interviews with five participants, examining their experiences with the college, its administration, and the Title IX reporting process. Findings reveal that students perceive inadequate support from the institution and the Title IX office, citing a lack of resources and emotional drain during the reporting process. Additionally, peer responses significantly affect the experiences of those who have faced harassment or assault, emphasizing the need for a supportive community. Recommendations include improved communication and resources from the administration, enhanced support in the Title IX office, and a collective effort from the student body to foster a safe environment. Overall, the research offers essential insights for informing policies and practices at colleges and universities, aiming to create safer and more supportive environments for all students affected by sexual harassment and assault.

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StudentExperiencesWithSexual Harassment And Sexual Assault At A Small Liberal Arts College: Administration, Title IX, and Community Responses

De Jesus, Maya

2023

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“…Sexual harassment and sexism are accentuated in male-dominated organizations and professions. This is often the case in universities [ 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 ], despite demonstrating that university teaching staff have a favorable attitude toward the culture of equality. This has been observed to be particularly true for female teaching staff [ 34 , 35 , 36 ].…”

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Does the Faculty’s Perception of Gender Discrimination Relate to Its Assessment of Organizational Democracy in the University?

Troncoso

Ormazábal

Sandoval

2023

Behavioral Sciences

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This work aimed to study the relationship between the perception of organizational democracy and gender discrimination at a Chilean public university. It is known that organizational democracy is not only about organizational life but also about democratic perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors in social life, as found in academic contexts. The methodology used factor analysis and descriptive and inferential statistical techniques to analyze data from a survey administered to 704 university faculty members, with a response rate of 58.1%. The gender distribution of this respondent population was 67% male and 37% female, values equivalent to the Chilean public university system (60% and 40%, respectively). The results highlight the importance of gender perspective in higher education. Indeed, academics who perceive greater gender discrimination toward women appreciate the deployment of organizational democracy to a lesser extent. Moreover, a high perception of discrimination on the part of women is confirmed (46%), them being, in turn, the ones who show a greater predisposition toward gender equality. This research intends to contribute to the development of strategies to remove obstacles to gender equality and improve the commitment of the academic community to institutional progress.

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“…Previous research has shown that masculinity and femininity can affect the attribution of sexual harassment ( McCabe & Hardman, 2005 ), as can other constructs associated with beliefs about sex. For example, O’Connor et al (2021) found that stronger beliefs about the prevalence of sexism in society are related to harsher negative evaluations of male harassers. We aimed to extend these findings by examining a previously unexamined sex beliefs construct: acceptance of gender stereotypes ( Ashmore et al, 1995 ).…”

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Social perception of sexual harassment in informal relations

Drążkowski¹,

Ganclerz²

2022

Current Issues in Personality Psychology

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Perception of sexual harassment in informal relations is a largely uninvestigated topic. This study aimed to bridge this gap by examining the effect of the type of relationship between the perpetrator and the victim on the perception of harassment. Furthermore, we considered potential factors moderating the tested relationships: acceptance of gender stereotypes and sex. participants and procedureIn total, 369 participants were assigned to one of three conditions including a female victim and a male perpetrator who was either her neighbor, coworker, or supervisor. resultsThe participants assessed the harasser to be responsible. The supervisor's behavior was considered more punishable than that of the colleague or neighbor. The male participants reported that the perpetrator was less deserving of punishment than female participants. conclusionsThe findings suggest that social norms regarding sexual harassment in formal and informal relationships are similar, excluding harassment by supervisors, which was rated as most punishable.

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How Do Age, Sex, Political Orientation, Religiosity, and Sexism Affect Perceptions of Sex Assault/Harassment Allegations?

Cited by 7 publications

References 36 publications

StudentExperiencesWithSexual Harassment And Sexual Assault At A Small Liberal Arts College: Administration, Title IX, and Community Responses

StudentExperiencesWithSexual Harassment And Sexual Assault At A Small Liberal Arts College: Administration, Title IX, and Community Responses

Does the Faculty’s Perception of Gender Discrimination Relate to Its Assessment of Organizational Democracy in the University?

Social perception of sexual harassment in informal relations

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