... that support violence, they are likely to misinterpret ambiguous evidence as confirming their beliefs. Acceptance of rape myths is strongly related to adversarial sexual beliefs, tolerance of interpersonal violence, and gender role stereotyping. Researchers have determined that the structure of the family can influence whether a person is predisposed to violent acts. Children who are exposed to violence between their ... relationship with the rapist or knew the offender on a first name basis. Victims have been raped by their teachers, neighbors, fathers, uncles, doctors, and other relat...

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