Rape culture: Sexual intimidation and partner rape among youth in sexually diverse relationships

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2022

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SAGE Publications

Abstract

South African studies on rape culture have examined this issue in relation to heterosexuality. They demonstrate how toxic masculinity exercises sexual power by victimizing women and girls. However, little is known about manifestations of rape culture in contexts where both victims and perpetrators are same-sex attracted young people within intimate relationships. Thus, this article extends the scope of the scholarly discussions on rape culture by exploring how rape culture manifests itself in the social and intimate lives of sexually diverse South African youth. It will also reflect on some of the ways that could be explored to address rape culture.

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Sexuality education, Rape, Heterosexuality, South Africa, Violence

Citation

Mayeza, E. (2022). Rape culture: Sexual intimidation and partner rape among youth in sexually diverse relationships. Sexualities. Department of Sociology. https://doi.org/10.1177/13634607221144618