Trigger Warning: This webpage discusses rape, sexual assault, and other sexual abuses some may find distressing. Is it a microcosm for society? To consider why the dismissal of sexual abuse within the armed forces is so common, it is important to first look at it outside of the army. In the UK, 1 in 4 … Continue reading Sexual Assault in the British Armed Forces: The Patriarchal hierarchy provides cover for sexual exploitation by Armed Force personnel.