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https://students.wlu.ca/wellness-and-re ... facts.htmlGendered Violence is an umbrella term that includes acts or actions that reinforce gender inequities that result in harm. This can include sexism, discrimination, harassment, biphobia, transphobia, homophobia, intimate partner violence and forms of sexual violence. Sexual Violence is a form of Gendered Violence that involves any act targeting a person’s sexuality, gender identity, or gender expression, that is committed, threatened or attempted against a person without their consent. Both gendered and sexual violence can be physical or psychological in nature and either can take place in person or on any communication platform (such as in online environments, or through the use of phones).
DRUG-FACILITATED SEXUAL ASSAULT
Involves the perpetrator making use of alcohol and/or drugs (prescription or non-prescription) to control, overpower or subdue a victim for purposes of sexual assault.
Consent cannot be given by someone who is incapacitated (such as by drugs or alcohol), unconscious, or otherwise unable to understand and voluntarily give consent.
Myth: If a guy is drunk he might sexually assault someone unintentionally.
Fact: Intoxication is not an excuse for committing sexual assault. While alcohol may alter one’s decision making process, choosing to touch someone inappropriately without their consent is never excusable.
RAPE CULTURE
A complex set of beliefs, values, and practices that excuse, normalize, and condone sexual violence, either explicitly or implicitly. Rape culture refers to how we all think and do things in our lives that make sexual violence seem normal. This includes over-emphasizing false rape reports, blaming the victim for their assault, and condoning violent music lyrics that overlook the trauma associated with sexual violence.


