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.
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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.

Content: These forms of oppression often compound the effects of sexual victimization, exacerbating the trauma and isolation victims and survivors experience. People of color; people living in poverty; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people; elders; people with disabilities and other diverse persons are affected by sexual violence in unique and devastating ways. Oppression is both a cause and effect of sexual violence. Sexual violence is tied to inequality. People who commit sexual violence may target people who may have less power in the world. This can make it hard for a person to report sexual assault or get help.