Sexual assaults on college campus

Document Type:Research Paper

Subject Area:English

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It is worth noting that the sexual assault cases reported in these schools are not only confined to girls, but also to men, who have also been sexually molested, sodomized and even sexually harassed. This study aims to develop the scope of sexual assaults in college campuses, through developing the factors that contribute to such cases and also developing critical control plans that can help curb this menacing issue. One of the key types of sexual assault that is witnessed across many campus colleges is the issue of rape. This is one of the widespread issues across various colleges and which has continued to be witnessed in many cases. Many young girls have fallen victims of rape while they are pursuing their educational needs in college.

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Some LGBT members have reported being beaten and even sexually assaulted because of the sex preference that they buy and subscribe to, and which has affected them greatly. For instance, some members of the lesbian society have been raped by men in college, and this is usually the men who do not approve or buy the idea of sexual freedoms. Other gays have also been assaulted on the ground of their sexuality and some even beaten, sexually abused and even sexually harassed for their stands in the matters concerning sexuality. Moreover, some gays have also been raped by other gays, and this is widely witnessed in college campuses across the country (Karjane et al. Various factors contribute to the increase in sexual assaults on college campuses.

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The effects of sexual assaults are enormous and have a lot of effects. It is the major issue behind the increased cases of sexually transmitted infections in the society such as HIV/Aids, Syphilis among others. Most of the students who have undergone this issue have reported having some psychological issues, and some have even committed suicide as they cannot stand the stigmatization and shame that comes with this social problem. Therefore, measures need to be put in place to curb this exponential issue that is taking over society today (Henrick, 2013). College campuses across the country should beef up their security.  Social problems, 53(4), 483-499. Henrick, S. A Hostile Environment for Student Defendants: The Ix and Sexual Assault on College Campuses.  N.

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