Topic 1 Sexual Violence Types
Let’s see a classification based on different axes.
- Based on the contact:
1.1 With physical contact:
Caresses, masturbation, touching, all forms of non consented contact, and violation (with the penis, fingers or objects).
1.2 Without physical contact:
Voyeurism, indecent exposure, sexual pictures, forcing to watch porn material, indecent proposals, lascivious looks, obscene words or gestures, sexist insults.
- Based on the relationship with perpetrator:
2.1 Intimate relationships:
The perpetrator has an intimate relationship with the victim, either in marriage or while dating.
2.2 Non-intimate relationships:
The perpetrator is not the victim’s partner. He can be a stranger or, more frequently, someone known by the victim, even from her closer circle.
New forms of sexual violence:
3.1 through Sexting:
Sending sexual, erotic or pornographic messages, through technological devices and platforms, without consent.
3.2 Sexpreading:
Spreading images or videos with sexual contents without consent.
Denial to use contraceptive methods:
It is a very common practice in sexual relationships when the man refuses to use any kind of contraceptive methods. It is usually combined with blackmailing or threats.
There is also the so-called “stealthing”, which is taking out the condom in the middle of the act, without the partner consent.
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Other forms of sexual violence:
- Sexual exploitation
- Prostitution
- Women trafficking with sexual exploitation purposes
- Sexual abuse to people with functional diversity
- Child sexual abuse
- Forced marriage (including child marriage)
- Forced abortion
- Female genital mutilation and mandatory inspections of virginity
- Systematic violation during armed conflicts