Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
weight, discrimination, rape victims, mental repercussions
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Psychology
Abstract
Rape affects approximately one in six women in the United States (Tjaden & Thoennes, 2000). In addition to direct mental repercussions women experience from rape, they also frequently encounter lack of support, hostility, and isolation from the community, resulting in further psychological distress (Yamawaki & Tschanz, 2005). For example, law enforcement personnel subject rape victims to a “second victimization” by asking them to repeatedly relive the trauma and even attribute blame to the victims. Prejudice heavily influences the degree to which this victimization occurs, especially in more ambiguous (but not less traumatic) cases such as acquaintance rape (Campbell, 2006).
Recommended Citation
Howe, Rachael and Yamawaki, Dr. Niwako
(2013)
"Weight-Based Discrimination of Rape Victims,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 501.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/501