What is Sexual Violence by paadmin 2024-09-03 755 What is Sexual Violence? Unwillingness + Sexual Meaning = Sexual Violence Home / Sexual Violence/What is Sexual Violence Unwillingness + Sexual Meaning = Sexual Violence According to the definition provided by the Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women, sexual violence refers to any sexual act or attempted sexual act carried out without the other party’s consent. Consent should be freely, voluntarily, and consciously given by all parties involved in the activity without threat or coercion. Everyone involved should also be fully able to give or withdraw their consent at any time.Sexual violence is not merely a kind of sexual behaviour, but an act of violent attack by means of sex so as to dominate others. The term does not only limit to rape and indecent assault, but also embraces any kind of sexual abuse without body contact that can still cause the victims to feel fear, being insulted and harmed (including sexual harassment). Sexual Violence involves Physical Contact Rape Indecent Assault Indecent Assault Unwelcome Physical Contact Sexual Violence without Physical Contact Exposure Voyeurism and Photography Forcing Others to Watch Pornographic Videos Lewd Staring at Body Parts such as Breasts or Genitals Forcing or Threatening to Record Pornographic or Nude Videos and Photos Verbal Sexual Violence Obscene Language Lewd Comments about Someone's Body Mocking or Insulting Someone's Gender or Sexual Orientation Persistently Questioning Someone’s Sexual Experience Despite Their Refusal Source: Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women Who Would Experience Sexual Violence? Anyone, regardless of gender, can experience sexual violence. The occurrence of sexual violence is often linked to power imbalances, such as those between a boss and a subordinate, between elders and younger family members, or even between teachers and students. Therefore, those who are in a weaker position in the relationship are more likely to become victims of sexual violence. Even strong, masculine men can be victims. If you have experienced sexual violence, whether it was recent or years ago, you might feel a range of emotions, such as anger, shock, fear, or even depression and numbness. Whatever you are feeling, you should not be blamed, and you are not alone. If needed, reach out to relevant organizations for more support. Share Select Topic Sending Private Photos to a Partner—Am I to... Consensus How to Handle Sexual Violence