Traditional or common knowledge views of rape portray the act as something a crazy stranger commits on another stranger. However, this is simply not the case. The vast majority of rapes, sometimes up to 70%, involve a victim who was previously known to the offender (Woods and Porter 2008). The data does not totally support this view, however. This is because only an estimated 18% of acquaintance rape is reported to the police (Woods and Porter 2008). For comparative purposes, an estimated 79% of stranger rape is reported. Research suggests that each type of forcible rape has a more frequent setting (Woods and Porter 2008). When a rape happens indoors, the victim is more likely to have had a close personal relationship with the offender (Woods and Porter 2008). In fact, the rape usually occurs in either the offender’s or victim’s home (Woods and Porter 2008). The National Institute of Justice reports that women are raped dramatically more than men are; 18% of women report being raped at least once in their life, in contrast to just the 3% of men who report being raped in their lifetime (Tjaden and Thoennes 2006). Of minority groups, 34% of American-Indian women report being raped in their lifetime, the highest percentage of any group; the lowest percentage is Pacific Islander women, of whom only 7% report being raped in their lifetime (Tjaden and Thoennes 2006). The data suggests that rape occurs at an early age. Nearly a quarter of female rape victims and nearly one half of male rape victims were younger than 12 years old when first raped (Tjaden and Thoennes 2006). The percent of victims first raped when younger than 18 years of age is nearly three quarters for men and over half for women (Tjaden and Thoennes 2006). “Women who w... ... middle of paper ... ... with, go to school with, or live by. These groups are being expanded to include communities who never in fact meet each other face to face. The key part of Sutherland’s theory is that a person violates the law when they believe there are more favorable consequences to their actions than unfavorable ones (Siegel 2011). One of these favorable consequences could be committing the crime because you, as an offender, know you can get away with it. Those who are victimized by acquaintance rape often do not report it (Woods and Porter 2008). Sometimes, the reported percentage of acquaintance rape can be as low as 18% (Woods and Porter 2008). After the possible offender factors in the possibility of not getting caught even when the rape is reported, the “odds” could be considered in the perpetrator’s favor. This makes the violation of law more favorable than unfavorable.
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Rape is a virus that infects every nation, culture and society. It is constantly referred to as “the unfinished murder”, because of the deep state of despair the rapist leaves the victim in. There is no common identifiable trend that determines who will be a rape victim. Women are not assaulted because of their attitudes or actions, they are attacked simply because they are present. With rapists, just as with their victims, there is no identifiable trend. The old myth that only “sick, dirty, old, perverted men” commit rapes is a lie that society tells itself in order to sleep better at night. The startling truth is that most rapists work under a veil of normalcy. In order for the percentage of rapes to decrease, we have to change our ideas about rape and let go of the old myths of the past. And until this happens, rape will continue to plague our world at large.
Rape can happen to anyone. Women from different cultures, races, ages, and economic level are all vulnerable. It does not matter who you are or where you live, although women of lowest status are most vulnerable to rape, and so are Hispanic and African American women. (An...
Rape until 2012 was defined as “The carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will.” It was severely lacking was only updated by the Federal Bureau of Instigation in 2012. It left out an entire section of rape that can be committed which is man being the rape victim. This lead to misclassification of rape of males for years. So even the statistics used till 2014 were underwhelming and inaccurate when it was related to male rape or sexual assault. Rape in the United States is now defined by the Department of Justice as “Penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.” Male Rape or men being the sexual assault victims are rarely ever the subject of a dialogue when Sexual Assault is the topic being discussed because rape is generally seen as a heterosexual highly sexed male attack on vulnerable, attractively dressed female victim. Most rapists have alternative outlets for sexual gratification, many take little notice of their victim 's physical attributes, and some may experience sexual dysfunction during the assault.
Rape isn’t a problem for only one gender, but both. These statistics shows evidence that woman as well as men have been mostly likely raped by someone they are familiar with. The statistics also expresses that rape happen anywhere. I use this source to show evidence that rape affects both genders and the severity of the problem.
Susan Griffin’s Rape: The All-American Crime touches on many issues within American society. She begins by recounting how she was taught to be afraid of strange men from such a young age that she had not yet learned what it was she was so afraid of, and then goes into her experience with harassment, an experience shared by every woman at some point in her life. Griffin recounts the belief that all rapists are insane and the proof that they are just normal men and dispels the myth that rape is normal activity that is prohibited by society. However, she goes on to clarify that our culture views rape: “as an illegal, but still understandable, form of behavior” (Griffin 514). It seems that the wrongness of rape is determined by the situation in
Man charged with the rape of 31 women in New York! Ever caught the headline of a crime that occurred and wondered how a person could possibly commit such a heinous act against another person? This is the job of a criminologist. To study crimes, criminals, victims, environmental and social factors, etc. in order to come up with theories and reasons as to why people commit acts against others (Brotherton). Criminology is not a new concept, but it is an evolving one. For this reason many theories have derived from sociologist and psychologist as to why crimes are committed, who commits them, and other the factors that played a role. Take for instance the crime rape. Rape is an unwanted sexual act performed upon another individual by force, deception or while under the influence of a substance. While most rape victims are known to be women, this crime has been expanded to include rape against a man or a person of the same sex. Rape is not an easy concept to deal with, nor is dealing with a rapist. For the purpose of this paper, rape will be explained by three theories, biological, psychological and rational choice theory, all of which criminologist have deemed are fitting of the crime.
Women are more likely to be victims of rape or sexual violence than men. Seventy-eight percent of victims of women and twenty-two percent are men. Women who are raped before the age of eighteen are twice as likely to be raped again as adults. Victims are at greater risk of rape or sexual assault while intoxicated. ("Sexual Violence: Fact Sh...
The myths of women and men being raped can have an impact in the way that the police respond to victims. (Page 2008, p Near back of journal titled victim credibility) found that the polices attitude to rape depended upon the victim. For example, a prostitute was 44% unlikely to be believed to be raped. However, the myth that a prostitute cannot be raped due to her or him having sexual intercourse for money every day does not give the excuse of allowing a person to have sexual intercourse with the prostitute when they have clearly said no. When an individual says no, it means no.
In the article ‘Rape: A Bigger than Feminists Know’, author Camille Paglia talks about outrageous issue of rape and feminist’s perspectives of this matter which she does not support. She believes that feminism is hiding the truth about sex from young women, which is placing them in perilous situations. She stated that feminist’s beliefs of rape being a crime of violence rather than sex are not true at all and this attitude of the feminists has exposed women to tragedy. She argues that their view of total equality of men and women in all aspects of life is flawed as it does not reflect the reality. She speaks truths about the humor of men and sex which are unchangeable and should be told to women not hidden from them.
Someone is raped in the united every day. According to the Center of Disease Control and prevention, 19.3% of women have been raped at least once in their lives , and 2% of men have been raped during their lifetimes (Nearly 1 in 5 women raped). This statistic includes only the minority who have had the courage to come forward and talked about it. As we know rape has traumatic and devastating effects in people lives that have been assaulted making many women who have been assaulted or raped not to report it or seek for help. When we talk about rape or sexual assault, it is not just between individuals who do not know each other, sometimes sexual assault happens even among those who see each other frequently, it can happens with those you respect.
Rape in China – According to Wikipedia, rape in china is a common crime that someone acts
The aim of the current paper is to discuss rape myths members of the general public hold about victims of rape. Also in this paper the difference between male and female victims of rape will be discussed, the problems they have to deal with when reporting their rape and how this has consequences for their psychological wellbeing due to preconceptions of their role as a victim otherwise known as ‘rape myths’. Moreover, the present paper will present a textbook definition of rape and also the preconceived ideas about rape ‘rape myths’. Additionally, statistical rates will be stated in order to show the importance of the public awareness of the damaging impact of such beliefs. The findings from recent research studies will be also discussed to
Webster’s Dictionary describes rape as the crime of forcing another person to submit to sex acts, especially sexual intercourse. Rape is a crime in which most women cannot defend themselves. The fear of rape plagues every woman at some point or another in her life. The traumatic effects of rape vary from mild to severe, from psychological to physical. This paper will evaluate rape, as well as the effects it has on women, the theory behind male dominance and patriarchy, and differences in demographics.
Is anyone truly a stranger to nightmares? Has anyone not woken up in a feverish sweat with a racing pulse or pounding heart? Whose eyes have never wildly searched their room for the phantoms of a dream? Now, what if the familiar consolation of learning it was all in your head never came? How do you wake up from a nightmare that is, in fact, a reality? I think I’m getting ahead of myself. What I mean to say is, I was raped, and rape is a nightmare.