Abstract
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the reported patterns of sexual violence against women and children in China. It reviews the prevalence of and risk factors for various types of sexual violence and discusses community knowledge and perceptions of these violent acts. It also critically examines three major problems of sexual violence research in China. First, the diversity of findings and study methods reported by surveys and criminal reports reflects the problems in obtaining accurate figures on the scope of the problem. Second, precautions must be taken in reading studies on Chinese culture-specific risk factors for domestic violence. Third, the study of culture-specific factors should not focus solely on cultural factors in a vacuum but rather, should examine traditional culture in the context of modern societies and consensus international standards of human rights. Recommendations for future research are also discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 69-85 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Trauma, Violence, and Abuse |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Chinese
- Culture-specific risk factors
- Prevalence
- Sexual violence
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health(social science)
- Applied Psychology
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health