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The study aims to highlight the prevalence of sexual and gendered violence experienced by women students in the UK education sector.

January 31, 2012Gender and EducationOpen Access

Violence against women students in the UK: time to take action

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Reveals high levels of sexual and gendered violence among women students in the UK, suggesting urgent interventions are needed.

The study aims to highlight the prevalence of sexual and gendered violence experienced by women students in the UK education sector.
Conducted a nationwide survey through the National Union of Students to gather data on women's experiences of violence.
Analyzed the ongoing lack of attention towards victimization in the UK compared to the USA.
One in four women students reported experiencing unwanted sexual behavior during their studies.
Findings demonstrate that the issue has remained low profile in the UK, unlike in the USA where it is more acknowledged.

Phipps et al. (2012) studied this question.

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