Sexual Assault Common Myths

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Understanding Sexual Assault: Myths and Facts

Test your knowledge about sexual assault and its associated myths with our engaging quiz. This quiz tackles common misconceptions and provides important information about consent, harassment, and the realities of sexual assault.

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What is the dictionary definition of sexual assault?

Any unwanted sexual contact.

Penetration without consent.

Refers to sexual contact or behavior that occurs without explicit consent of the victim.

Molestation.

Trick question! They are all forms of sexual assault. According to Rainn.org, there is someone sexually assaulted every 73 seconds. By the end of this quiz, approximately 3 people will have been assaulted. What is something you think is sexual assault, but that not a lot of people talk about?

Is receiving pictures of genitalia without asking or indicating that you wanted them, a form of sexual harassment?

Yes

Maybe, but only if someone's underage.

According to Vox.com and various states, it is a form of sexual harassment. A few states have outlawed it. Do you think it's a form of sexual harassment?

No, it's just a picture.

Yes, just like if you flashed someone in the real world.

Maybe, it depends on the vulgarity of the picture.

Technically any non-consensual showing off of genitalia is sexual harassment, although it's rarely taken to court. Have you ever received a photo of someone's genitals that you didn't want or ask for?

You should always get consent before engaging in anything sexual, including nudes. What is the definition of sexual consent?

A freely given, completely reversible, informed decision that someone is enthusiastic and specific about.

Giving someone the verbal okay to doing something.

It's as easy as Fries which is an awareness campaign by Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood found in a survey that only 32% of participants learned about consent in high school sex ED. Can consent be withdrawn?

No, once someone says yes it means yes forever.

Yes, consent can always be withdrawn.

If you said yes, then you have a great handle on what the meaning of consent is. Planned Parenthood also found that women in general, understand the concept of consent more than men, parents that took this survey also reported speaking to their daughters more than their sons about consent. Do you think minors can give consent?

Yes, if they're over the age of 16.

No, unless everyone involved is a child too.

No, because it's not informed if they are underage.

Yes, if they're over the age 18.

This is a bit confusing because different states have different laws around consent. Generally, if you're over 18 you should only engage in sexual behaviors of someone either 18 or older. In Michigan at what age can people give consent to sexual activity?

It is 16 even though nationally the age is 18. The lowest age of consent is 12 years, in Alabama. Do you feel like inconsistencies such as these make sexual assault harder to define sometimes?

Why do people commit acts of sexual violence against people?

Because they are overcome with lust for that person.

Because the victim was wearing clothes that turned the perpetrator on.

Because the perpetrator needed to feel in control of someone.

Because the perpetrator was bored.

According to many studies done on the contributing factors of why people sexually assault, it is shown that it has more to do with power over the victim than sexual interest. Do you think what someone is wearing could increase or decrease a person's chances of being assulted sexaully?

Sexual Assault Common Myths

Understanding Sexual Assault: Myths and Facts

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