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This paper discusses how historically, the concept of rape has severed to protect a man's right to exclusive sexual access to his woman, while the feminist re-definition of rape empowers women to assert control over their own bodies. This paper also reviews various reactions to this re-definition of rape and discusses the effects that rape has on a victim.

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"Criminology indicated that date rape was an under-reported crime (Date pp). Vanstone highlighted the fact that sex through physical violence is clearly viewed as rape, date rape, on the other hand, may not involve physical violence (Date pp). There are other forms other forms of coercion to obtain sex that is also considered rape, such as "fear of violence, detention, intoxication with alcohol or a drug, and deception can all be factors relevant to whether the woman has consented (Date pp). Vanstone said that date rape has been an offence for a very long time, yet only recently has been acknowledged as a serious social problem (Date pp). According to a 1996 survey, almost 90 percent of rape victims know the perpetrator, and of these victims, some 25 percent were the current partner, boyfriend or date of the victim in the twelve months prior to the survey, and if previous partners are added in, the percentage is as high as 37 percent (Date pp). However, date rape is rarely reported to law enforcement authorities, and most surveys indicate that the number of sexual assaults reported to the police are only the tip of the iceberg (Date pp). "

Tags:date, rape, issues, sexual, victimization, control, assult, post, traumatic, stress, sex

Abstract
The paper relates that rape is a crime, but it can also be a political act. The paper explains that it has been established that rape is not about sex but about aggression and violence, and such violence can be directed at women in general, or it can be directed at a specific population, which is why rape is at times an element in war, civil war, the oppression of minorities, and similar social conflicts. The paper outlines how this idea of the role of rape in conflicts between social classes infuses the novel "Breath, Eyes, Memory" by Edwidge Danticat, a book that also explores the social, psychological, and physical effects of rape on the women who are its victims.

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"Rape is a crime, but it can also be a political act. It has been established that rape is not about sex but about aggression and violence. Such violence can be directed at women in general, or it can be directed at a specific population, which is why rape is at times an element in war, civil war, the oppression of minorities, and similar social conflicts. This idea of the role of rape in conflicts between social classes infuses the novel "Breath, Eyes, Memory" by Edwidge Danticat, a book that also explores the social, psychological, and physical effects of rape on the women who are its victims. As one critic writes, "Danticat examines the human spirit under duress; she gives a voice to the people who appear in...""

Tags:danticat, novel, rape

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This paper examines a 2007 study by Chapleau et al (US)addressing ambivalent sexism, rape myth and ideas about sexual assault. The paper looks at the durability for rape myths among North Americans and other well informed Westerners who tend to retain some myths in combination with empirical understanding. The paper makes a mention of feminist stereotypes emerging from rape activism as in ideas of police insensitivity or rape prevention.

Tags:chapleau et al/07, critical paper, rape/fem approach

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" The current study investigates the criminal behavior of rape. More specifically, the purpose of the current research is to provide a theoretical basis for addressing specific problems and questions related to the criminal phenomenon of rape. The fundamental questions of the current study call for the identification of three theories (sociological, biological, and psychological) to explain the criminal phenomenon of rape. With respect to each of the three provided theories, the current study seeks to understand what the appropriate response(s) should be from the criminal justice network. "

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"The current study investigates the criminal behavior of rape. More specifically, the purpose of the current research is to provide a theoretical basis for addressing specific problems and questions related to the criminal phenomenon of rape. The fundamental questions of the current study call for the identification of three theories (sociological, biological, and psychological) to explain the criminal phenomenon of rape. With respect to each of the three provided theories, the current study seeks to understand what the appropriate response(s) should be from the criminal justice network. Findings of the current study suggest the social..."

Tags:social learning theory, rape, biosocial rape theory

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This essay examines gender stratification in American society and how the power dichotomy between genders relates to rape, one of the most frequent and violent crimes in our society. The paper delves into the respective roles socialization and biology play in the American definition of gender identity. Further, the paper explores the factors that influence a man to rape and the factors that affect how America views rape, and in turn the rapist and victim, as a society. It finds that rape is a byproduct of a categorized, controlled and subservient society. Finally, the paper challenges the reader to answer the question, "What can be done?"

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"Fausto-Sterling devotes a great deal of time to showing us how gender is defined, and how the standards of gender are introduced and enforced. From the moment of birth, the most important question to many people is "is it a boy or a girl?" From this point onward, the child will be put on a path towards either being a man or a woman, and will be treated differently depending upon the biological sex (Fausto-Sterling, 2000)."

Tags:Rape, Identity, American Society, Biology, Socialization

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This paper addresses and suggests an answer for the question of whether rape can be committed in cyberspace. The paper discusses how the continual rise in popularity of chat rooms and online communities has unfortunately contributed to the continual rise in online abuse and the need to reconsider traditional definitions of crime against a person, including harassment, assault, and rape. The paper argues that a new definition of rape should be created to specifically include acts performed on the internet.

Tags:virtual, rape, crime

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The paper explains that according to the psychopathological model, rape results from mental illness and uncontrollable sexual impulses, but looks at how Scully and Marolla argues that numerous men commit rape out of attitudes and beliefs. The paper looks at how the authors stress the importance of culture and social structure as contributing factors so that the learned behavior of rape is linked to environmental variables.

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"As with all acts, rape is committed for a reason. According to the psychopathological model, rape results from mental illness and uncontrollable sexual impulses but, as Scully and Marolla (27) point out, numerous men commit rape out of attitudes and beliefs. Rape is a prevalent act, and many men will commit it if they are sure of not being punished. The authors stress the importance of culture and social structure as contributing factors so that the learned behavior of rape is linked to environmental variables (Unit 5 71). The first reason given by convicted, incarcerated offenders for rape is..."

Tags:rape, victims, myths

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The following assignment is a third year history assignment. The topic of this paper is women in the Renaissance period. The writer looked at how rape was treated in the Renaissance period. Essentially the writer argues that rape is not considered a significant issue in the Renaissance period because women were not considered people. The writer maintains that women were considered as property and so rape was not considered as a serious matter.

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"The role of women in the Renaissance period was filled with a wide range of contradictions. In many cases women were seen as the most wonderful creations in the universe. For example, in the 'Most Infamous Revenge' Lisarda states, Octavia, six years older than her brother, was one of the most beautiful women of that kingdom without even taking into account her charm, her abilities, her elegance, and her intelligence. Anyone even imagining that she might look ugly, who simply heard her without seeing her, would have praised her beauty."

Tags:rape, renaissance, period

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This paper discusses the growing problem of teenage pregnancies in America, which, can, in some part, be attributed to sexual relationships between minor females and adult men. The writer of this paper examines the argument, which states that enforcing these rape laws will result in a reduction of teenage pregnancy rates. The writer contends that if teen pregnancy rates are reduced, the existing burden on the welfare system will be substantially relieved as a result. This paper explores the current statutory rape laws, in which relations between adults and minors are referred to as rape, sexual abuse and unlawful sexual conduct. The seriousness of the charges vary, based on the age of the victim, or the span of years between the victim and the perpetrator. This paper explores the strategies of various states, such as Delaware and California, that are leveling civil penalties against the perpetrators of crimes against minors.

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"While all states currently have laws forbidding sexual activity between adults and minors, the variation in laws and application are enormous. The relations between adults and minors are referred to as rape, sexual abuse, unlawful sexual conduct and other epithets. The seriousness of the charge can vary, based on the age of the victim, or the span of years between the victim and the perpetrator. It should also be noted that most of these laws are not gender neutral and are usually applied solely to young women and girls. Even so, the laws are notoriously difficult to prosecute. The women involved are often, understandably, unwilling to give testimony against their partner. Several states are looking to recoup the cost of the teenaged pregnancy to the social service system by leveling civil penalties against the perpetrator."

Tags:rape, sex, child, abuse, adult, crime, law, minor

Abstract
A discussion of rape, the theories of rape and how men rape more than women.

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"This research paper presents the topic of rape with a focus on gender differences. The statistical differences between men and women with regard to rape are presented. Rape rates have been stable since around the ...s. (Bureau of Justice Statistics) Sexual assault takes place every two minutes in America and one in six women are the victims while one in ... are male victims. Casey and Nurius stated that between ... and ... of all women in the U.S. report sexual victimization in their lifetime. While rape and..."

Tags:rape