Rape in America

Paper Summary:

This paper states that given that less than half of all reported rapes are successfully prosecuted, not to mention the untold number of rapes never reported at all, it is obvious that society's rapists feel somewhat secure in their ambition to cause physical and certainly sexual harm to their victims. This paper examines who the rapists are and, to some degree, their motivations. It also discusses the violence-prone American society, and some of the literature which is available on the subject.

Outline
Introduction
Who are the Rapists? Who are the Victims?
Current Literature
New Research and Rape Information
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"There is another specter looming over research and statistics about rape: AIDS. There are no conclusive figures, and no research that has yet reached the public concerning the transmittal of AIDS from an assailant (who may have raped before). Of course, current studies show that AIDS is on the increase among teen-agers, especially homosexual teen-agers who practice unsafe sex, which means that, in general, this "It can't affect me!" attitude is just as prevalent among straight teens. There are no books currently available which stress the connection between rape and AIDS, although many police departments, when they collect physical evidence often do an AIDS test."

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