Sexual Assault in the US Military
The cases of sexual assaults have continued to increase in the United States military despite the vigorous campaigns to stop them. Sexual assault refers to any activity that involves a person engaging another person in sexual activity without the consent of the other person. Such actions involve touching, speech, or even body movements (Dworkin et al., 2017). The cases of sexual assaults in the US military are more active than ever. They have attracted intense media coverage in recent years. Approximately 32% of women in the military complain about sexual assaults. 80% percent of the complaints have been confirmed. This article discusses the question as to why cases of sexual assault continue to rise in the US military.
Sexual assaults occur between familiar or close parties. One of the causes or motivations for such cases is the need to acquire power or control over the victim. In this case, the perpetrators of the crime want to develop a sense of control over the victims. Some people have quire sexual psychology that demands them to impose shame or pain on other people so as they achieve sexual pleasure (Dworkin et al., 2017). Such psychology makes people engage in cases of sexual assault. Sexual assaults occur on both men and women. However, women contribute the most number of victims in the United States military.
The other reason that leads to sexual assault is unachievable relationships. These are relationships that do not get to exists. One person loves another, but the second party is not interested, and therefore rejection occurs (Pulverman et al., 2019). The rejected person is made to engage in violence as a way to achieve their interests.
In conclusion, sexual assault occurs among people that are close to each other. Some have psychological weaknesses, and others want control over their partners.
References
Pulverman, C. S., Creech, S. K., Mengeling, M. A., Torner, J. C., Syrop, C. H., & Sadler, A. G. (2019). Sexual assault in the military and increased odds of sexual pain among female veterans. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 134(1), 63-71.
Dworkin, E. R., Menon, S. V., Bystrynski, J., & Allen, N. E. (2017). Sexual assault victimization and psychopathology: A review and meta-analysis. Clinical psychology review, 56, 65-81.