Framed as (Un)Victims of Sexual Violence

An Intersectional Model

Bibliographic Data

ID12809477
AuthorsPatricia Wallace (0000-0003-1786-2750, Northern Illinois University, corresponding author), Kirk Miller (0000-0002-5960-2570, East Carolina University), Kristen Myers (0000-0002-3516-2929, East Carolina University), Cornelius Ingram (Northern Illinois University), Taylor Civilus (Northern Illinois University)
Year2024
Volume19
Issue3
Pages243-268
Publication date2024-01-16
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFeminist Criminology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1557-0851 • E-ISSN: 1557-086X
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/15570851241227937
OpenAlexW4390929168
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited41

This study presents an intersectional analysis of beliefs about and experiences of Black women regarding sexual violence, using focus group and survey methods with BIPOC college students ( N = 37). Based on the analysis, we propose a theoretical model of “(un)victimization” that integrates two inequality frames – misogynoir and legal cynicism – applied to sexual assault. Specifically, this model explains the experiences of Black women survivors of sexual violence who simultaneously experience sexual victimization, are denied legitimate victim status, and have reason to distrust legal forms of justice. We theorize the process of (un)victimization enables future sexual assault of Black women

Criminology · Cynicism · Distrust · Economic Justice · Focus group · Intersectionality · Medical emergency · Poison control · Political science · Psychotherapist · Sexual assault · Sexual violence · Sociology · Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis · Gender Studies · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Intimate Partner and Family Violence · Law · Medicine · Psychology · Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies · Social Psychology