Sexual Coercion

Sexual assault can be defined as "sexual acts that are obtained by force or threat or threat of force or without the victim's consent” (Muehlenhard, Humphreys, Jozkowski & Peterson, 2016). Rape is a form of sexual assault that is defined by sexual penetration obtained during a sexual assault (Cantor Fisher, Chibnall, Townsend, Lee, Bruce, & Thomas, 2015; as cited in Muehlenhard, et al., 2016 ). There are differences in the way that sexual coercion is defined based on the perception of the role

Military coercion strategy has long since existed as a means to enforce a desired set of outcomes, behaviours, or policies. The definition of coercion covers a lot of theoretical ground, including both compellence and deterrence. The successes and failures of military coercion can be seen through the mechanisms of, Destruction, Punishment, and Denial that theorists have argued are part of the methods of coercion. The effectiveness of military coercion may be linked to the credibility, capability

Coercion is a controversial topic in police interrogations. Traditionally, coercion is defined as “the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats” (“Coercion”, Dictionary.com, Unabridged. Random house, Inc.). However, in the context of interrogation, the line between “coercion” and “not coercion” is blurred. Coercion is often implemented in police interrogations through different lenses; it can be “traditional” such as indirectly threatening a suspect or be more subtle

Philosophy of Classroom Discipline “Power is exercised only over free subjects, and only insofar as they are free. By this we mean individual or collective subjects who are faced with a field of possibilities in which several ways of behaving, several reactions and diverse compartments may be realized.” (Foucault) Foucault and Heidegger, modern philosophers, both describe power in these terms, as the facility to manipulate an object without force. Understanding this point of view is important

Mark Cuban is a billionaire who is known as a successful businessman known for his role on the TV show Shark Tank. Mark Cuban has position power because he owns several businesses. He is most known for owing the NBA team Dallas Mavericks, but he also manages the team, and this gives him more potential power to influence. Cuban has legitimate power because he is a manager of a sport’s team and this gives him formal authority. He has reward power because he rewards his employees for doing a good job

people’s behavior. Power may be viewed as evil or unjust, but the exercise of power is generally accepted as pervasive to humans as social beings. Never the less, power comes in many forms and each form has its own implications. One of these forms is coercion, and it is usually called ‘Coercive Power’. Coercive power termed as the ability to create fear in people with the possibility of inflicting pain or punishment. People react to this power out of a fear of negative results or repercussions that may

Analyses of Thomas Mappes Essay In Thomas Mappes essay, “Sexual Morality and the Concept of Using Another Person,” the idea of voluntary informed consent in sexual activity is evaluated through several scenarios which display the principle of humanity. Despite an in-depth analysis of informed consent and its relationship to sexual mortality, Mappes, fails to address the issue of sexual harassment. The idea of voluntary informed consent is outlined in Mappes essay. This idea is formed around two main

performed by Patricia Yancey Martin and Robert A. Hummer was, "What characteristics do fraternities have that make them prone to objectification of women and more likely to commit gang rape on college campuses and why fraternities encourage the sexual coercion of women. According to Martin and Hummer (1989: 459), "fraternities are vitally concerned – more than anything else – with masculinity (cf. Kanin 1967)." This sets the paradigm that they will look into. The paradigm they look from is the eyes

inappropriate, it is forced to disappear from conversations. The problem arises when serious issues such as sexual violence and victimization are labeled unmentionable. Sexual victimization is a frequent occurrence in the United States and because of its frequency, it is necessary to broadcast correct and accurate information in order to develop a more educated society. There are many components to sexual victimization that must be addressed as uncomfortable as they may be. This research will demonstrate

Prostitution is the act of engaging in sexual activity for financial gain. It is described as one of the oldest profession and one of the most controversial issues in the modern society. In the ancient world, prostitution was allowed as part of religious traditions in some cultures such as Greek where prostitutes were dedicated to gods. Today prostitution has become more open, and some countries such as Bulgaria and Netherlands have legalized the practice. In the recent past, ethics of prostitution