Educational Reforms (From Sexual Coercion: A Sourcebook on its Nature, Causes, and Prevention, P 149-159, 1991, Elizabeth Grauerholz, Mary A Koralewski, eds. -- See NCJ-128585)

• NCJ Number: 128595
• Author(s): J L Enke; L K Sudderth
• Date Published: 1991
• Length: 11 pages
• Sale Source: Lexington Books
• Publication Type: Survey
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This chapter combines a review of programs in the educational system with research on the cultural context of primary and secondary schools to make the argument for a multilevel, comprehensive approach to educational reforms that both change sexually coercive attitudes and behaviors and prevent sexual coercion from developing in social interaction.

Abstract

The review of current programs and reforms in schools looks at sexual abuse prevention programs from kindergarten level through university/college level. The cultural context of school presents the idea of cultural models of interaction based on male power and authority and female passivity and dependency. The chapter then presents a comprehensive, multilevel approach to change the patterns that underlie sexually coercive attitudes and behavior. Programs on sexual coercion should focus on both male and female students. Three interrelated levels of reforms are presented: support services for those who are victimized; rape awareness integrated into the school system at large; and sexual coercion prevention programs.