Radical Feminist Perspectives On Rape

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Radical Feminism understand that patriarchal societies shape experiences and dynamics of victims.
What is sexual Assault?
To define sexual assault, the Met Police in the U.K have given a definition: “The overall definition of sexual or indecent assault is an act of physical, psychological and emotional violation in the form of a sexual act, inflicted on someone without their consent. It can involve forcing or manipulating someone to witness or participate in any sexual acts.” (Met.police.uk, 2018). Sexual consent is understandably accepted by various scholars and researchers. However, depending on age, the ideas and acceptance of what is sexual assault can differ. Allan (2005) agrees that children whom commit sexual assault via threats or force are deviant (O'Brien & Wendy, 2008: 6).
Sexual assault is a crime in all communities, ages, religions and social classes, however, this review will aim to show if these factors play a role in the experiences females face as a victim of sexual assault. The study amongst females accordingly South Asian Muslims, is due to the lack of representation these victims contract and if women’s victimization within this community has become acknowledged within themselves as well as society.
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Reviewing criminological literature, it is gathered that radical feminists believe rape against a female is due to power and oppression. (Primorac, 1998). ‘Gender blindness’ a criminological theory states the causation of crime. Due to Feminism in the late 90’s, female victimology has emerged to be acknowledged and taught in the wider society of Britain, all due to Feminist activism. Due to the increased knowledge of violence against women, in 2002 the Council of Europe declared this crime a ‘public health emergency’ (Silvestri and Crowther-Dowey, 2008:

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