What Do We Know About Upskirting?

Last Updated on November 27th, 2023 at 08:12 pm
Originally Published on November 27th, 2023 at 08:00 am

Overview

There has been disappointingly little research performed on Upskirting, however a new review is shedding light on the topic.

Summary

If your work involves problematic sexual behavior, you have likely heard the term upskirting.

It is a term used to describe the nonconsensual photographing of women’s or girl’s bodies. This is often literally up a skirt, down a blouse or of the clothed genital region.

Why Do People Engage in Upskirting?

Some people who engage in this behavior keep the images for their own personal consumption and often use them as

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Reference

SOURCE RESEARCH

Upskirting: A Systematic Literature Review

Lewis, R. & Anitha, S. (2022). Upskirting: A Systematic Literature Review. Trauma, Violence & Abuse

DOI: 10.1177/15248380221082091

Published: 2022
Research type: Systematic Review

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