DISR Presentation to Admins-2

Duke Inquiries in Social RelationsIvonna Dumanyan

Kshipra HemalGabby Levac

Amanda Young

About Us Stemmed from the Greek Culture Initiative

(GCI), but expanded our scope to outside of only gender and Greek issues

Student-run organization hoping to become a research committee within Duke Student Government

Our Goals To investigate and bring awareness to the

current state of social and gender relations at Duke

To counter cultural myths and bring attention to the silent majority

To create a longitudinal tool for assessing campus culture

Methodology Expanded GCIs past research Random sample of 2,601 undergraduates in

Spring 2014, 24% response rate Used STATA, p

Findings

Confidence & Respect Identity Intimate Relationships Alcohol Gender Violence

Confidence & RespectIdentity

RelationshipsAlcohol Use

Gender Violence



Gender ViolenceConfidence & Respect

Women are more confident seeking help from campus resources such as the Womens Center, CAPS, Career Services, and the Writing Studio and tutors. (not significant by any other characteristics)




Males and non-athletes are more confident securing the jobs of their choice than females and athletes.




1. Athletes2. SLG & Independent3. Greek

How do you respect the following organizations relative to each other?

Greek Women:+ White, Non-Greek First-Year Women + White Greek, First-Year Men- Non-Greek Upperclass Women

Greek Men:+ Greek Men++ First-Year Greek Men- Non-Greek Women--Upperclass Non-Greek Women

Who respects...



Gender ViolenceIdentity

Greeks are least likely to identify with their organizations reputation. Greek women are less likely than Greek men to identify with the reputation of their organization.

Intimate RelationshipsConfidence & Respect

IdentityRelationships

Alcohol UseGender Violence

39% of students reported being in a committed relationship.76% of students reported wanting to. Greeks, more than Independents and SLG members, to want to be in a committed romantic relationship.

Intimate RelationshipsConfidence & Respect



75% of students hook up 1 or fewer times per month outside of a committed relationship. 67% of Students never perform sexual acts outside of a committed relationship(not significant by gender)

Alcohol UseConfidence & Respect



Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT)

Zone 1: Alcohol training Zone 2: Simple advice Zone 3: Brief counseling and continued monitoring Zone 4: Referral to specialist for a diagnostic

evaluation and treatment




Overall: 20% of students never consume alcohol.

Of those who drink, Will have five or more drinks in a typical day of

drinking 57% of men 34% of women

Drink two or more times a week: 34% of men 26% of women




Athletes and First- Years drink less frequently, and more heavily. Greeks have high numbers in drinking frequency and amount.




Largest At-Risk Groups:First-years within the Greek community: 13% zone 3, 8% zone 4Seniors amongst Athletes: 25% zone 3, 8% zone 4.

Compare this across all Duke students: 8% of men, 5% of women are in zone 3 or 4.




A significantly higher proportion of SLG women report unwanted touching or attempted touching. Reporting of unwanted touching increases with class year.




10% of women, 3% of men, reported experiencing sexual assault.4% of women, 1% of men, reported gender based stalking.A one unit increase in the victims AUDIT score is associated with a 1.2 times higher odds of being assaulted.

Female Respondents: Non-consensual oral or anal sex, intercourse, or penetration




Perceived Forms of Breaking Consent1) Emotional intimidation2) Emotional threats3) Role intimidation4) Physical intimidation

First-year students (63%) believed more often than upperclassmen (47%) that role intimidation was a common form of coercion.

Reporting Sexual Assault 25% of victims dont know their assailants, 27% were acquaintances, 23%

were friends, and 18% were romantic partners

Questions?

Breakout Sessions: Problem-Solving

Topics: Confidence & Respect, Identity, Intimate Relationships, Alcohol, Gender Violence

What is the root of the problem? What are potential solutions?

DISR Presentation to Admins-2

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