Alleged Rape Perception and Function of Ambivalent Sexism

Authors

Adriane Queiroz, Brigham Young University
Dr. Niwako Yamawaki, Brigham Young University

Keywords

rape perception, ambivalent sexism, rape victim, rape scenarios

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Psychology

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to discover how a perceived power difference between rape victim and perpetrator influence external observers’ rape perception, or more specifically, to investigate the effects of a rapist’s power status on rape perceptions, such as minimization of the seriousness of rape, blaming victim, and excusing the perpetrator. This study also explored the moderating role of ambivalent sexism to explain the effects of power on rape perceptions.

Recommended Citation

Queiroz, Adriane and Yamawaki, Dr. Niwako (2013) "Alleged Rape Perception and Function of Ambivalent Sexism," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 495.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/495