Dangerous Brew

The Hazards of Alcohol Consumption and Sexual Assault on College Campuses and Greek Life

A Podcast by Mason Zweiacker

Spring 2022

Transcript

Sexual assault on college campuses is a huge issue on modern-day campuses. The infographic presented here, created by Samantha Tomaszewski and found on The Brown and White website, highlights some of the startling statistics surrounding this issue.

(Infographic by Samantha Tomaszewski/Made with Canva) Found in BECCA BEDNARZ, “Does Greek life perpetuate rape culture?” The Brown and White, April 30, 2015

Worth noting is that, on average, somewhere between 19 and 27 percent of college women experience some form of sexual assault over their college years. Compare this with the statistic that Greek women are 74% more likely to experience sexual assault and it becomes clear why sexual assault in violence within Greek Life is an issue.

Also worth considering is the role that alcohol plays in sexual assault. When sexual assault occurs at a party, chances are alcohol is involved. Alcohol, combined with the confusion and dim lights, is a perfect ground for predators.

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Works Cited

DeMatteo, David, et al. “Sexual Assault on College Campuses: A 50-State Survey of Criminal Sexual Assault Statutes and Their Relevance to Campus Sexual Assault.” Psychology, Public Policy, and Law, vol. 21, no. 3, 2015, pp. 227–238., https://doi.org/10.1037/law0000055. Accessed 17 Apr. 2022.

“Infographic Describing the Extent to Which Alcohol Is Involved in Sexual Assault.” The Havens, 2010, https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdwpaKyW0AAvfwi.jpg:large. Accessed 28 Apr. 2022.

Moss-Racusin, Lauren. “Sexual Aggression in Greek Life: Perceptions, Definitions, and Recommendations for Prevention.” University of Connecticut, Doctoral Dissertations, 2019, pp. 1–137. Doctoral Dissertations, Accessed 17 Apr. 2022.

Sharp, Elizabeth, et al. Feminist Framings of Sexual Violence on College Campuses. Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2017, Accessed 17 Apr. 2022.

Tomaszewski, Samantha. “Sexual Assault Infographic.” The Brown and White, 2015, https://thebrownandwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/gendercolor.jpg. Accessed 17 Apr. 2022.

Zweiacker, Mason. Survey for OSU Greek Women. Stillwater, Oklahoma, Online, 13 Apr. 2022. Unpublished Survey.