When Men Are
After reviewing the three links below, discuss your thoughts on the article as related to the facts presented. Share your what fact shocked you most from the articles. Be specific in your response with reference to the article presented.
"When Men Are "
http://www.slate.com/articles/double_x/doublex/2014/04/male_rape_in_america_a_new_study_reveals_that_men_are_sexually_assaulted.html
The fact from this article that shocked me most was how few male victims actually seek help after an assault. The study found that only 5 percent of male survivors sought help from counseling services following an attack; one-third did not tell anyone about it at all. This suggests that there may be a substantial gap between reported cases and actual incidents when it comes to sexual assaults against males. Furthermore, this lack of reporting can prevent potential perpetrators from being identified and held accountable for their actions, thus perpetuating cycles of violence against men and other vulnerable populations.
Moreover, the article highlights another issue: medical professionals are often unprepared to handle cases involving men who have been raped or sexually assaulted. As such, those affected by such crimes might receive inadequate care or treatment if they were brave enough to seek help in the first place. Additionally, there may be cultural norms and biases which make it harder for healthcare workers to recognize signs of physical or emotional distress among male patients which could simply exacerbate existing health issues without proper treatment for assault related trauma being given out properly.. This information points towards a much larger problem within American society wherein gender roles dictate how individuals are expected to act upon experiencing trauma—a circumstance which can lead many people down dangerous paths should they feel compelled into silence by societal pressures instead of seeking proper medical attention and justice appropriately through legal channels when available