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Mexican American women's definitions of rape and sexual abuse

Lira, Luciana Ramos, Koss, Mary P., Russo, Nancy Felipe·1999·Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences

Abstract

Focus group approach was used to explore concepts related to rape and sexual abuse among 17 Mexican immigrant women living in rural Arizona. The women discussed definitions of various forms of unwanted sexual experiences, their personal knowledge of someone who had been raped or sexually abused, and their perceptions of the roots of sexual abuse. Distinctions between rapto and violación, child versus adult rape (including marital rape), motivations for rape, and social factors contributing to victim silencing were identified. The meaning and perceived impact of rape reflected the gender relations of the culture. Keeping silent was a consistent theme, underscoring the difficulties of accurately assessing rape prevalence in Latinas. Research, prevention, intervention, and treatment programs need to recognize the social context and impact of rape and be designed accordingly. Participants reported many rape experiences, suggesting that underreporting is a major problem in estimating rape prevalence for Latinas.

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  • Religion and ethnicity considerably overlap.

    “Furthermore, religion and ethnicity considerably overlap and in some cultures, specifically for Hispanic Catholics, females are expected to protect their virginity at all costs and failing to do so will dishonor their family (Lira, Koss, & Russo, 1999).”

    From From 'real rape' to real justice: A systematic review of police officers' rape myth beliefs (2017) · cites this paper as Lira, Koss, & Russo, 1999

  • In some cultures, specifically for Hispanic Catholics, females are expected to protect their virginity at all costs and failing to do so will dishonor their family.

    “Furthermore, religion and ethnicity considerably overlap and in some cultures, specifically for Hispanic Catholics, females are expected to protect their virginity at all costs and failing to do so will dishonor their family (Lira, Koss, & Russo, 1999).”

    From From 'real rape' to real justice: A systematic review of police officers' rape myth beliefs (2017) · cites this paper as Lira, Koss, & Russo, 1999

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Authors
Lira, L. R., Koss, M. P., & Russo, N. F.
Affiliations
  • Mexican Institute of Psychiatry
  • University of Arizona (US)
  • Arizona State University (US)
Venue
Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences
Published
1999-08
Volume
21
Issue
3
Pages
236-265
ISSN
  • 0739-9863 (ISSN-L)
  • 1552-6364
OpenAlex
W2155293696
Cited by
106
References
55
Citations by year
2025: 1 · 2024: 1 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 5 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 5 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 3 · 2015: 3 · 2014: 7 · 2013: 4 · 2012: 8
FWCI
8.90
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
  • Social Sciences › Health › Intimate Partner and Family Violence
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Gender, Violence, Rights in Latin America
Keywords
rape, sexual abuse, Mexican American women, Hispanic women, underreporting, marital rape, child rape, gender relations, immigrant women

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