Campus Rape Is An Increasing Phenomenon Today Modern Day...

Campus rape is an increasing phenomenon in modern day institutions of higher learning. In defining the term rape Vladutiu C.J. et al. (2011) highlighted that it is a form of sexual assault which involves sexual intercourse. On the other hand, Fisher et al. (2000) defined campus rape as sexual assault which occurs to students attending an institute of higher learning. However, for rape to be categorized as campus rape, it has to have happened within the college or university environment. Therefore, in order for rape to qualify as campus rape, it has to be reported as having occurred on campus property. The following information describes the prevalence of campus rape, the victims or groups affected by it, factors which cause or contribute†¦show more content†¦Further support is supplied by Fisher et al. (2000) who reviewed the 1997 National Institute of Justice study on rape and reported that between one-fifth and one-quarter of women within college campus report rape cases w ithin each year. It was further stated that, â€Å"Women within college campuses, and the social values and believed associated to campus rape are at greater risk for rape and other forms of sexual assault than women in the general population or in a comparable age group† (Fisher et. Al pg. 3). Based on other findings in a study conducted by Martin et al. (2009) 20–25% of female undergraduates experience rape in their college life. However, though rape among male students occurs at a lower rate, the students also report rape cases. Among the major groups of people who have been affected by campus rape first-year students are more vulnerable to sexual assault (Krebs et al., 2009). This is due partly to the inexperience and familiarity of the campus environment. The freshmen are also regarded as having increased fear over older students and are often unaware of the administrative structure. Therefore, their probability of reporting rape is low compared to older students who understand the institution in detail as well as any procedures and rules. The major argument for the lack is that it is difficult to classify the different categories of rape victims in terms of age or race. As a result of rape within college campuses occurring