Date Rape
Rape is defined as forcibly having sexual intercourse with someone, most likely a woman. "It is one of the most loathed, misunderstood, and frightening crimes." (Siegel 326). A lot of people don't understand the logistics of rape. There are different kinds of rape and rapists. This paper will address 2 different types of rape and two different kinds of rapists. It will also discuss what to do if you or someone you know is raped, the statistics, and the punishment of a rape. The first type of rape is called a non-traditional rape, which is committed by an acquaintance of the victim. The majority of rapes are acquaintance rape. This can best be described as date rape. In the case study, the girl (Ma Ra) described her rapist (Jack) as 'the perfect package.' She said that he was funny, showered her with flowers, and his affection. Then his behavior changed so they broke up. Jack invited her out for dinner and was loud and obnoxious. He offered to drive her back to her dorm, but instead he took h
Approximately one in every five teen-age girls in the Massachusetts public high school students reported being physically and/or sexually hurt by a dating partner. That survey indicated that teen-age girls experiencing date violence were; up to four times greater risk of using alcohol, tobacco, and drugs; three times higher risk for unhealthy weight control behavior; up to six times greater risk of pregnancy; and as much as eight times greater risk for attempted suicide and risky sexual behavior (Business First-Buffalo). The second type of rape is called violent rape. This can be committed by a stranger or by an acquaintance. Violent rape is when the rapist threatens the victim by using a weapon, or using excessive force like slapping or hitting. "Because many women who have been sexually assaulted refuse to go to the police, rapists have a good chance of getting away with it" (The Economist). Since 1985, convictions for rapes reported to the police have fallen from 24% to 9%. Part of the problem is
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