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Peer reviewedVarelas, Nicole; Foley, Linda A. – Journal of Social Psychology, 1998
Analyzes influence of rape myths on victims' decisions to report rapes. Examines respondents' perceptions of responsibility and evaluation of incidents. Explains respondents with strong beliefs in rape myths contribute to a tolerance of the rapist while blaming the victim. Implies attitudes reinforce unreported rapes and a lack of fair trials.…
Descriptors: Blacks, Higher Education, Misconceptions, Racial Attitudes
