Some traditional feminist theorists have found the SlutWalkmovement to be problematic because
| | they recognize that sexual violence has multiple meanings aroundthe world. |
| | they worry that the movement may serve as a distraction from thecentral issue of consent. |
| | they see such displays of sexuality as heteronormative. |
| | they believe that the international sex industry is beingsupported by this movement. |
According to functionalist theorists, to understand somethinglike rape we need to consider issues of social disorganization witha special concentration on the
| | interaction. |
| | public. |
| | victim. |
| | perpetrator. |
A conflict theorist might argue that in order to interpret thisimage, we need to consider
| | conflicting actions and behaviours. |
| | conflicting groups and individuals. |
| | conflicting understandings and meaning. |
| | conflicting values and interests. |
When considering issues associated with sexual consent and rape,symbolic interactionist theorists argue we need to recognize thecomplex relationship between:
| | words and numbers. |
| | actions and behaviours. |
| | words and behaviours. |
| | meaning and synthesis. |
Susan Brownmiller asserts that rape maintains male dominanceby:
| | Keeping women in a state of fear. |
| | Challenging patriarchal culture. |
| | Demonstrating male physical strength. |
| | Creating economically based conflict. |
