Sexual assault and sexual harassment at the US military service academies. Issue 3 (4th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rosenstein, Judith E.; Angelis, Karin De; McCone, Dave R.; Carroll, Marjorie H.
• Is Part Of: Military psychology. Volume 30:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 206
• Page End: 218
• Publication Date: 2018-05-04
• Subjects: Sexual assault -- sexual harassment -- military service academies; Psychology, Military -- Periodicals; United States -- Armed Forces -- Periodicals; 355.0019
• DOI: 10.1080/08995605.2017.1422950
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0899-5605

Abstract

ABSTRACT: As hybrids of civilian colleges and the military, the United States military service academies provide a unique lens through which to examine sexual harassment and assault. They are also lightning rods for scrutiny and criticism, and testing grounds for innovation, intervention, and change. In this article, the authors provide an introduction to the academies and consider cultural and contextual factors, including masculinity and tokenism, that may influence student attitudes and experiences regarding these issues. In addition, they examine reports spanning almost a decade that show how rates of sexual harassment and assault have changed and make comparisons to both the broader military and civilian colleges and universities when possible. Finally, the authors discuss relevant prevention and response efforts at each institution, address implications, and suggest ways forward.