Abstract
This paper compares and contrasts William Shakespeare's "The Rape of Lucrece" with Thomas Nashe's "The Unfortunate Traveller", pointing out that, although Nashe's work was published after Shakespeare's, both contain a very brutal rape scene. The paper then attempts to identify what is both similar and different about each rape scene by comparing and contrasting the works in terms of motivation, plot, character and outcome.

From the Paper
"In The Rape of Lucrece the motivation of Tarquin is more subtle. There is no evidence that he has done such a thing before, although he is guilty of an inflated case of pride. However, it is clear that he is an honorable soldier and friend, at least initially. His motivation comes from lust born of hearing about Lucrece's beauty. One could therefore say that this is not a case of habit or of greed, but of lust alone."

Tags:jack, wilton, travels, rome, plague, esdras, granado, bartol, tarquin, soldier, friend

Abstract
This paper discusses William Shakespeare's retelling of the story of the "Rape of Lucrece." It discusses the way that Shakespeare used this story to criticize a monarchy that otherwise could not be criticized. It quotes from Shakespeare's version of the story and describes and explains his version of the events. It also discusses the religious implications evident in this version of the retelling.

From the Paper
"There's also a criticism implied in the monarchy's abuse-of-power concerning the church. Lucrece's rape in 510 B.C. by Prince Tarquin was not just a vicious crime of sexual predation--it was so infuriating to Rome's monarchy-weary populace that it led indirectly to the formation of the Roman Republic and the election of Lucrece's hubby Collatinus as Rome's first First Consul (Mondello 4). The English people were sick of queens being slaughtered to feed the sick lust of Henry VII. They were also feeling misused in his choosing to form and lead a new church, the Anglican Church, of which he was head. This lustful and bloody "pope" might have been the tormented Tarquin in Shakespeare's poem, as he debates whether to rape and then to kill his victim."

Tags:abuse, monarchy, predation

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This paper discusses the traces of Sidney's self-consciousness in "Astrophil and Stella" and the tension between his insistence on sincerity and his use of rhetorical and poetic figures. It then looks at Sidney's growing awareness and anxiety about poetry's capacity to persuade and manipulate and links this to the relationship between poetry and violence in Shakespeare's "The Rape of Lucrece".

From the Paper
"Given his status as prominent courtier and self-styled defender of poetry, it is hardly surprising that artistic self-consciousness is so prominent in the work of Philip Sidney, particularly in the sonnet series Astrophil and Stella. Throughout the series, Sidney seems determined to prove the worth of English as a poetic language capable of revitalizing tired poetic conventions, and his self-conscious attention to style can be seen simply as the manifestation of this aim. However, in exploring poetry's nature both as a means of expression and a force particularly suited to teach and delight, Sidney also acknowledges its darker side, its potential as a vehicle for self-deception and manipulation. This too is illustrated in Astrophil and Stella, through Astrophil's decline into self-deluding attempts to make reality cohere with poetic vision and to shape himself into a courtly lover. The failure of such attempts amounts to an acknowledgment of the slippery relationship between poetry, self-fashioning and delusion, and Astrophil becomes an image of the poet simultaneously inspired and paralyzed by an awareness of this relationship."

Tags:consciousness, renaissance, rhetoric, stella

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.

From the Paper
"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

Abstract
" 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. "

From the Paper
"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

Abstract
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?"

From the Paper
"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 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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A discussion of rape, the theories of rape and how men rape more than women.

From the Paper
"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

Abstract
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.

From the Paper
"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
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.

From the Paper
"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