Citation

Maier SL. Violence Against Women 2012; 18(12): 1413-1434.

Affiliation

1Widener University, Chester, PA, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801212474432

PMID

23419277

Abstract

Despite efforts to educate and create community awareness, rape myths and victim-blaming attitudes persist in society. This research explores whether advocates express victim-questioning attitudes or questions, negative judgment, or frustration regarding victims' behavior or choices. Data from interviews with 58 advocates reveal that the majority (76%) of advocates never expressed any victim-questioning attitudes during the interview. However, responses from 14 advocates (24%) show that victim-questioning has evolved into a much more complex, subtle form than historical victim blaming or acceptance of rape myths.

Language: en