Spousal Rape

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"Spousal rape is part of what feminists call an epidemic of rape--date rape, acquaintance rape, random violence rape. Women who lobby to change rape laws do so with the true perception that the vast majority of rape assaults are committed by perpetrators women already know. For this reason, spousal rape is a major concern of feminists and other social reformers. In fact, spousal rape is especially insidious when one considers that the victims continue to live with their attackers.

The definition of rape will be examined so that a clear understanding of past and present law is possible. Next, a discussion of the history of spousal rape as a current issue will show how much of a non-issue is has been for those critical of the entire concept. Finally, a survey of news articles will show the extent to which spousal rape is indeed an important issue ..."

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