Women's Fear of Violence in the Wilderness

Women's Fear of Violence in the Wilderness

Seven female students in an outdoor-recreation program were interviewed to determine how fear of violence affects experienced female wilderness travelers. The themes that emerged were stereotypes about sexual assaults, situation and trip location, and alcohol consumption. The difference between real...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pathways (Hamilton) 1999, Vol.11 (4), p.9
Hauptverfasser: Day, Tobin, Potter, Tom G
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Drinking
Fear
Females
Outdoor Activities
Rape
Security (Psychology)
Sex Stereotypes
Sexual Abuse
Social Attitudes
Violence
Wilderness
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Zusammenfassung:Seven female students in an outdoor-recreation program were interviewed to determine how fear of violence affects experienced female wilderness travelers. The themes that emerged were stereotypes about sexual assaults, situation and trip location, and alcohol consumption. The difference between real fear and false perceptions is discussed, along with implications and recommendations for outdoor leaders. (TD)
ISSN:0840-8114