Rape culture
A shocking 1.3 million women experience rape every year in the United States. Although a sensitive topic, rape is not an issue that should be disregarded. Rape is the action of being sexually taken by force, and although the target may be male or female, statistics prove that it is more common for women to be the victims. There are multiple reasons why women are more likely to be sexually assaulted than men, and are also likely to avoid reporting an incident that may have occurred. Unfortunately, many societies tend to devalue women's social status, making them highly targeted. Ultimately, the inequality between women and men across multiple societies has led to a higher rate of assault towards females. They may come across many …show more content…
In a more feminist society, you may find there are more sexual assaults reported than countries which are more male-dominant. This is because women may be able to build up the courage to talk about their rape if they are given support from those around them. However, in a male superior society, the man may feel it is his basic right, as he feels his victim has a lower social status. For example, in South Africa men commit rape in attempt to regain their power. According to NationMaster, the violent crime of rape in South Africa was reported 5 times more than in the U.S. Many cultures may believe sexual violence should be accepted to a certain degree, especially if the woman is indebted or married to the man. Another example is shown in India, where “childhood marriages in certain parts of rural India involve marriage and sexual relationship with a girl who is not yet an adult” (Gurvinder Bhugra). Although illegal, it tends to be overlooked because it is a norm for that culture, and not seen as a sin or wrong. People may not be fully aware that there is a difference when dealing with sexual assault in every culture; however, it is evident in a society where women are seen as second class that they may fear reporting their …show more content…
Very commonly people will accuse someone that their rape was their fault, or that they led the assailant on. There are multiple reasons for one to be blamed, and “studies show most people, especially women, believe victims are at least partly responsible for their rape if they get into bed with the rapist; a third of women in one British study said a victim was to blame if she dressed provocatively or went home with the rapist”(Shen). These studies prove that such miniscule details may lead a victim to be blamed for sexual abuse.People will often contribute to victim-blaming in attempt to distance themselves from the situation, or to not get involved. Once they accuse the victim, they feel as though they aren't related or similar to the one assaulted. Not only will the target feel broken about not being believed, there is also a chance they may be punished for their actions that led to their rape. Therefore, this contributes as another reason for someone to dodge speaking of their assault. According to an article by The Sydney Morning Herald about a womans rape in Dubai, “Authorities confiscated the woman's passport accusing her of extramarital sex, a crime punishable by imprisonment and flogging”(Hamad). The woman was raped in her hotel by two men, and when she reported it she was blamed and punished instead of helped. Regardless of what action one may commit, no one deserves to
A shocking 1.3 million women experience rape every year in the United States. Although a sensitive topic, rape is not an issue that should be disregarded. Rape is the action of being sexually taken by force, and although the target may be male or female, statistics prove that it is more common for women to be the victims. There are multiple reasons why women are more likely to be sexually assaulted than men, and are also likely to avoid reporting an incident that may have occurred. Unfortunately, many societies tend to devalue women's social status, making them highly targeted. Ultimately, the inequality between women and men across multiple societies has led to a higher rate of assault towards females. They may come across many …show more content…
In a more feminist society, you may find there are more sexual assaults reported than countries which are more male-dominant. This is because women may be able to build up the courage to talk about their rape if they are given support from those around them. However, in a male superior society, the man may feel it is his basic right, as he feels his victim has a lower social status. For example, in South Africa men commit rape in attempt to regain their power. According to NationMaster, the violent crime of rape in South Africa was reported 5 times more than in the U.S. Many cultures may believe sexual violence should be accepted to a certain degree, especially if the woman is indebted or married to the man. Another example is shown in India, where “childhood marriages in certain parts of rural India involve marriage and sexual relationship with a girl who is not yet an adult” (Gurvinder Bhugra). Although illegal, it tends to be overlooked because it is a norm for that culture, and not seen as a sin or wrong. People may not be fully aware that there is a difference when dealing with sexual assault in every culture; however, it is evident in a society where women are seen as second class that they may fear reporting their …show more content…
Very commonly people will accuse someone that their rape was their fault, or that they led the assailant on. There are multiple reasons for one to be blamed, and “studies show most people, especially women, believe victims are at least partly responsible for their rape if they get into bed with the rapist; a third of women in one British study said a victim was to blame if she dressed provocatively or went home with the rapist”(Shen). These studies prove that such miniscule details may lead a victim to be blamed for sexual abuse.People will often contribute to victim-blaming in attempt to distance themselves from the situation, or to not get involved. Once they accuse the victim, they feel as though they aren't related or similar to the one assaulted. Not only will the target feel broken about not being believed, there is also a chance they may be punished for their actions that led to their rape. Therefore, this contributes as another reason for someone to dodge speaking of their assault. According to an article by The Sydney Morning Herald about a womans rape in Dubai, “Authorities confiscated the woman's passport accusing her of extramarital sex, a crime punishable by imprisonment and flogging”(Hamad). The woman was raped in her hotel by two men, and when she reported it she was blamed and punished instead of helped. Regardless of what action one may commit, no one deserves to