What are some types of sexual violence?

• A. Sexual abuse, incest, rape, Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), and human trafficking.
• B. Verbal harassment, noise complaints, jaywalking.
• C. Financial fraud, embezzlement, tax avoidance.
• D. Property damage, vandalism, arson.

Answer: (A)

Sexual violence involves acts that harm, exploit, or coerce someone sexually, violating consent and bodily autonomy. The list that includes sexual abuse, incest, rape, Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), and human trafficking represents clear examples of sexual violence because each involves unwanted sexual acts, exploitation, or coercion of a person’s sexuality or body. Sexual abuse covers unwanted sexual contact or exploitation; incest can involve coercive sexual activity within a family; rape is non‑consensual sexual intercourse or acts obtained through force or coercion; FGM/C is the non‑consensual alteration or injury of the female genitalia to control sexuality; and human trafficking often entails forced sexual exploitation of individuals.

The other options don’t fit as forms of sexual violence—they describe actions or crimes not centered on sexual harm, such as nonsexual harassment or nuisance, financial crimes, or property crimes.