Sexual violence against female university students in the U.K. A case study
Cawtar | 2019-09-03
This article presents the results of research conducted in 2009-2011 on sexual violence against female university students at a mid-sized English university. Included are findings on: the nature and prevalence of sexual violence (sexual harassment, stalking and sexual assault and other coercive sexual acts); the identity of perpetrators; most frequent victimisation locations; extent of, and reasons given for and against, disclosing victimisation to university authorities and police; nature of prevention and response policies, institutional arrangements and practices at the university; female student’s awareness of, and willingness to access, available services for victims; and suggestions for improvements in the university’s responses to this problem. All finding are based on data from (i) an online survey of female students, (ii) a small focus group discussion with female students, and (iii) interviews with ‘key stakeholders’ within and outside the university. Implications of the findings for university policies, institutional arrangements and practices are discussed.
Gender based violence against Female University Students//Sexual violence//Violence against women// Violence against s student//Sexual orientation//Sexual harassment // Discrimination// Physical violence//Rape// Psychological violence// Domestic violence// Abuse//Assault // Rape//Political rights// Human Rights//Women Rights// Gender Based Violence against Girls in Educational Institutions//Assault//