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Where did sagging really come from?
Origin. The style was popularized by skaters and hip-hop musicians in the 1990s. It later became a symbol of freedom and cultural awareness among some youths or a symbol of their rejection of the values of mainstream society.
What does it mean when your sagging?
If something is sagging, it’s drooping down from weight, age, or exhaustion. The adjective sagging is a good way to describe droopy trousers, but it’s also useful for an old, sagging table or your sagging spirits at the end of a long, draining day at work.
Is it the fault of the victim of sexual assault?
Sexual assault is never the victim’s fault, no matter what she was wearing, drinking, or doing at the time of the assault. You can’t prevent sexual assault, but you can take steps to be safer around others: Go to parties or gatherings with friends. Arrive together, check in with each other, and leave together.
Why is it hard for men to talk about sexual assault?
It can be hard to tell someone that you have experienced sexual assault or abuse. You may fear that you will face judgment or not be believed. For many male survivors, stereotypes about masculinity can also make it hard to disclose to friends, family, or the community.
Sexual assault is in no way related to the sexual orientation of the perpetrator or the survivor, and a person’s sexual orientation cannot be caused by sexual abuse or assault. Some men and boys have questions about their sexuality after surviving an assault or abuse—and that’s understandable.
How does sexual assault happen in the United States?
Sexual assault can happen through physical force or threats of force or if the attacker gave the victim drugs or alcohol as part of the assault. Sexual assault includes rape and sexual coercion. In the United States, one in three women has experienced some type of sexual violence.