Assignment:
Takes on the issue of sexual assault, with coverage of several major rape typologies. You will need to read and understand the typologies in order to complete this assignment.
In class, we viewed a Frontline video, Rape on the Night Shift, which examines the issue of sexual assault against female janitors, often working alone, often undocumented immigrants, often afraid to come forward to talk about their abuse. If you need to refer back to the video, here is the link:
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/rape-on-the-night-shift/
Answer the following questions and bring to class to discuss on Monday:
1. Using Groth's typology, which classification of rapist do you consider these supervisors who are sexually assaulting the women depicted in the documentary? Explain your rationale and why you would use that particular typology.
2. Using Holmes and Holmes' typology, which classification would you consider the supervisors who are sexually assaulting the women depicted in the documentary? Again, explain your rationale and why you would use that particular typology.
3. Using Estrich's Real Rape model, would the incidents depicted in the video be considered real rape or simple rape? Explain your answer.
4. Describe one Rape Myth (as covered) that might apply in any of the cases illustrated in the video.