Title: Oppression & Sexual Violence | Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)
Headings: Oppression & Sexual Violence
Oppression & Sexual Violence
Sexual violence is any type of unwanted sexual contact, ranging from sexist attitudes and actions to rape and murder.
A person may use
There is a social context that surrounds sexual violence.
Social norms that contribute to the occurrence of sexual violence:
Oppression is both a cause and effect of sexual violence.

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Oppression & Sexual Violence
Sexual violence is any type of unwanted sexual contact, ranging from sexist attitudes and actions to rape and murder. Sexual violence can include words and actions of a sexual nature against a person's will. A person may use
force,
threats,
manipulation, or
coercion to commit sexual violence. There is a social context that surrounds sexual violence. Social norms that contribute to the occurrence of sexual violence: condoning violence,
using power over others,
traditional constructs of masculinity,
the subjugation of women
staying silent about violence and abuse
Oppression in all of its forms is among the root causes of sexual violence. Sexual violence is preventable through collaborations of community members at multiple levels of society—in our homes, neighborhoods, schools, faith settings, workplaces, and other settings. We all play a role in preventing sexual violence and establishing norms of respect, safety, equality, and helping others. Sexual violence does not occur in isolation. Victims of sexual violence are affected by many forms of oppression, including racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, ageism, ableism and others.