La coercition sexuelle et les violences sexuelles dans la population g énérale : définition, données disponibles et implications

Conclusion Cet article se termine avec une présentation des articles qui composent le numéro thématique « La coercition sexuelle : Penser et comprendre les violences sexuelles au-delà des seules populations judiciarisées ». Aims Sexual violence is a major social problem for which the incidence and prevalence are largely underestimated. In addition, available studies suggest that the vast majority of sexual violence is committed by individuals from the general population who are not (and probably never will be) identified by the authorities. By proposing to study a broader spectrum of behaviours than sexual offenses alone, the concept of sexual coercion allows for a more accurate assessment of sexual violence as a whole. Method Following a proposed definition of sexual coercion, a selection of available key data is presented to illustrate the magnitude of the phenomenon. The conceptual and practical implications of favouring the notion of sexual coercion over sexual offenses are discussed. Conclusion This article ends with a presentation of the articles that are included in the thematic issue.

Source: Sexologies - February 25, 2018 Category: Sexual Medicine Source Type: research