Rape Myths: An Overview of Perceptions and Beliefs

Academic Research International Vol. 5(6) November 2014

5 Pages Posted: 10 Dec 2014

See all articles by Muhammad Abdullah Avais

Muhammad Abdullah Avais

University of Sindh - Department of Sociology

Rafique Chandio

University of Sindh - Department of Economics

Ahmed Brohi

Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology. University of Sindh, Jamshoro

Date Written: November 30, 2014

Abstract

Rape or sexual assault present in every society and culture. Rape or sexual assault is common in Pakistan and rape myths are also present in our society. Rape or rape myth are not harmless attitude but these are destructive forces. Through rape myths the sexual violence has been sustained and justified. This research focuses on attitude and perception about sexual assault on women by men. The researcher focus on specific rape myths (Women lies about rape, women enjoy rape and women willingness in rape). This is an explanatory research through secondary sources.

Keywords: Rape, Rape Myths, Pakistan

Suggested Citation

Avais, Muhammad Abdullah and Chandio, Rafique and Brohi, Ahmed, Rape Myths: An Overview of Perceptions and Beliefs (November 30, 2014). Academic Research International Vol. 5(6) November 2014, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2535774

Muhammad Abdullah Avais (Contact Author)

University of Sindh - Department of Sociology ( email )

Jamshoro
Pakistan

Rafique Chandio

University of Sindh - Department of Economics ( email )

Jamshoro
Pakistan

Ahmed Brohi

Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology. University of Sindh, Jamshoro ( email )

Jamshro
Pakistan

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