Sexual Assault Prevention for
Undergraduates Training Exam
Answered Correctly.
Unique Identities - Answer Your identity is made up of a variety of different elements that combine to
make you the unique person you are. Your identity is based on your DNA, your family dynamics, your
experiences, your beliefs, and much more. In fact, more elements go into creating your identity than we
have room for.
Values - Answer What you value also contributes to forming your identity. Values are beliefs about
what's right and wrong, as well as what's important in life. Our values influence our attitudes and
behaviors. Taking some time to think about your values can help clarify who you are and who you want
to be — and help you to make decisions in difficult situations, such as when you see your values being
violated.
* Acceptance: To welcome and respect others
* Autonomy: To be self-determining and independent
* Humor: To see the light and funny side of the world
* Compassion: To feel and show concern for the others
* Responsibility: To make and carry out important decisions
* Honesty: To be truthful with yourself and others
How do values come into play in your life? They influence how you treat others, and how you want to be
treated. They influence how you feel when reacting to others' behavior.
Identities and Stereotyping - Answer A stereotype is an over generalization — a shortcut used to make
a quick judgment about someone's identity based on things that can easily be observed: how they look,
how they act, the way they talk, or what they like.
Why are Gender Stereotypes Harmful? - Answer Gender-based stereotypes reflect cultural
expectations — like how a person who is perceived to be a man or a woman is supposed to behave, or
what they should believe, want, or need.
,For example, are women expected to act, speak, and behave differently from men, simply because
they're women? Are men supposed to adhere to certain personality traits and careers simply because
they're men?
What Can You Do About Harmful Language - Answer Have you ever been in a situation where someone
expressed a gender stereotype or said something rude or disrespectful about another person (or a group
of people) in a way that made you feel uncomfortable, but you weren't sure what to do or say? Chances
are that if you feel uncomfortable, others around you do too.
Language can be a powerful tool for reinforcing (and overcoming) gender stereotypes. Up next, you'll
explore three scenarios that model some different options for responding to stereotypical, sexist, and
derogatory language — language that targets and criticizes a person or group based on their gender or
sexual orientation.
Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 - Answer One of the ways that society or an
institution promotes certain values and protects others from identity-related discrimination is through
laws and policies.
For instance, Title IX is the federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex or gender stereotyping
― including sexual harassment and violence, relationship violence, and stalking ― in any educational,
athletic, or other program or activity of a federally funded school, that jeopardizes a person's equal
access to education
Every federally funded school must have a Title IX coordinator who is responsible for responding to
reports of sex discrimination and providing supportive measures to ensure that equal access to
educational programs and activities is preserved for the person who reports being sexually harassed,
assaulted, abused, or stalked, as well as providing any appropriate supportive measures for the person
accused of sexual misconduct.
Subjective Perspectives - Answer Our identities impact our thoughts on a variety of important issues.
They also influence our perceptions of sexual violence and our degree of awareness about (or personal
experience with) these issues.
, Personal Responsibility - Answer If you're uncomfortable with a harmful statement, chances are high
that others recognize it as hurtful, too. Part of your responsibility to contribute to a safe and supportive
community is to intervene (if the situation appears safe enough to do so).
Our Values and Relationships - Answer Relationship abuse comes in many forms, and it may be difficult
to recognize the signs. An abusive partner often exercises more than one form of control at the same
time and frequently uses different tactics over the course of a relationship.
Recognizing Healthy Relationships - Answer What qualities are important to you when establishing a
relationship with someone, whether this person is a friend, classmate, roommate, or partner?
Recognizing Relationship Abuse - Answer Relationship abuse comes in many forms, and it may be
difficult to recognize the signs. An abusive partner often exercises more than one form of control at the
same time and frequently uses different tactics over the course of a relationship. Understanding the
dynamics of relationship abuse will help us be able to recognize it if it happens to someone we care
about.
Academic Abuse - Answer Academic abuse is characterized by actions that monopolize someone's
work or study time and negatively affect their academic success, thus compromising their values. It may
include the following behaviors:
* Deliberately starting an argument the night before an exam, assignment deadline, or presentation
* Transferring into a partner's classes or major to monitor them
* Using insults to undermine a partner's academic status, grades, intelligence, or ability to succeed
* Sabotaging academic performance by preventing a partner from attending class
Emotional Abuse and Isolation - Answer Abuse of this type is characterized by behaviors that are
intended to psychologically hurt or confuse someone and/or keep them from forming or maintaining
connections with others. Emotional abuse and isolation undermine the values necessary for a healthy
relationship. These behaviors can be subtle or more overt, and may include attempts to:
* Make a partner feel bad about themselves or unworthy of being treated well
* Spread rumors or lies about a partner
* Pressure a partner to choose between them and friends or family
