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What is Sexual Abuse?


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What is sexual abuse?

Sexual abuse is sexual conduct or a sexual act forced upon a woman, man or child without their consent. Sexual abuse consists of abuse of a woman, man or child by a man, woman or child.

Sexual abuse is an act of violence which the assailant utilizes against somebody they see as weaker than them. It does not come from an uncontrollable sex drive, however is a crime committed intentionally with the objective of controlling and humiliating the victim.

Many victims of sexual violence are women – a reality that reflects their social stance even today, in the 21st century, as substandard to men. Sexual violence is another means of oppressing women in a patriarchal society.

Sexual violence is a social phenomenon that prevails in every society that accepts aggressive behavior and gender inequality. Plenty of women turn to the rape crisis centers for assistance after an assault, and the data show that 1 in 3 women will be sexually abused throughout their lifetime.

Sexual abuse is any kind of compelled or unwanted sexual activity. The perpetrator of sexual abuse may possibly use physical force, make threats or take advantage of a person not capable to give consent.

Sexual abuse mainly takes place between people who know each other and can happen in the framework of domestic violence.

Sexual abuse has influences on a person’s physical and emotional health. It can contribute to long-term mental health issues, such as anxiousness and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Types of Sexual Assault

  • Sexual assault – a phrase incorporating all sexual offenses. Any action or statement with a sexual nature and done without permission from both sides.
  • Rape – insertion of a bodily organ or an object into the sex organ of a woman without her permission.
  • Sodomy – insertion of a bodily organ or an object into a person's anus or mouth without their permission.
  • Attempted rape – attempted insertion of a physical organ or an item into the sex organ of a woman without her permission.
  • Gang rape – rape carried out by more than one assailant.
  • Serial rape – recurring incidents of rape carried out by the same attacker over an extensive period of time.
  • Incest – Sexual abuse or assault at the hands of family members .

Types of Sexual Harassment
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  • Extortion when the act the person required to perform is of a sexual type.
  • An indecent act, i.e. an act carried out to cause humiliation, stimulation or sexual satisfaction.
  • Recurring propositions that are of a sexual nature addressed to a person who has previously demonstrated to the harasser that they are not keen in said propositions.
  • Recurring comments pertaining to the person's sexuality when that person has previously shown the harasser that they are not interested in said remarks.
  • Degrading or embarrassing comments relating to a person's sex or sexuality, including their sexual orientation.
  • Posting a picture, video or recording of someone focusing on their sexuality for the purpose of humiliating or degrading the person without having their consent.
  • Propositions or comments of a sexual nature when the harasser is conscious that their target is not interested due to circumstances of exploiting a working relationship, dependency and other services.

Consent is crucial to balanced sexual experiences. You should have sex with consent. Do not force your partner into having sex or performing sexual acts they do not accept to.

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    • Revenge Porn
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