Historical Context

Understanding the Impact of Sexual Assault in History

Sexual assault in ancient history has varying laws regarding sexual violence, reflecting the complexity of power, gender dynamics, and societal norms during those times.

Understanding the historical perspectives on sexual assault provides valuable insights into the evolution of social attitudes and the measures taken to address these crimes, shedding light on the challenges faced by survivors and the efforts made by ancient societies to punish those responsible for these crimes. 

Because the stigma around rape and sexual assault in society has only diminished in the last 50 years, as a society, we are only now starting to implement preventive programs and procedures for cases of assault, especially within the athletic industry.