Types of rape

Experiences of rape, torture, and murder are some of the few examples of social grievances. Why do women have to go through all the pain. In These experiences affect everyone directly or indirectly. It is important for these experiences to be accepted as public suffering…

Rape: Nature or Nurture? Women are overrepresented in the rape victim pool. Men can be victims of rape as well, but rape mainly effects women (Miller 383). This leads theorists to the question: what is different in males that causes them to rape far more often than females? Often, the answer stems from either a nature or nurture standpoint. In “Sex Crimes I: Rape and Sexual Assault”, the author, Laurence Miller, discusses rape as a product of nurture. He argues that rape is mainly caused by…

When there is a crime involving rape or sexual assault, the case needs to be handled very carefully. The police who are interviewing the victims needs to stay away from the myths about rape victims that have been pushed on society by the media. The police have to have caring attitudes. The myths about the victims could cause the victim to have a “second rape” or question if the rape was partly their fault. The myths that surround the victims of rape can influence the way that law enforcement and…

Over the past year or two, the Anti-Rape Culture Movement has gained massive popularity all over the world. This movement has drawn the question, “has rape culture become a societal normality?” front and center as reporters and social movement leaders alike go head to head over this argument. Rape culture has been called both a global problem and a fad in society. A huge movement has risen up in an effort to expose rapists and sex crime supporters, but a large amount of people don’t believe that…

When you think of sex offender, the general public thoughts lean towards, a male offender lurking for little children. The fact is that there are far more male than female sex offender. Male sex offenders are viewed as far more aggressive than female sex offenders. It is true, males are the predominant offenders, however sex crimes are still perpetrated by both genders. Sex offenders come in all shapes and genders, male and female. The sweet elementary school teacher to that nice lady who lives…

The legalization of prostitution would be a present wrapped with a bow to the pimps and traffickers who are doing it illegally in the streets currently. Also, keep in mind on how this legalization can affect the women who are being exploited to this type of work and how damaging it can be to the mind and body. “Women and girls all…

screeching halt. Sexual assault has been prevalent in contemporary society, forcing the topic to be embedded into the consciousness of Americans. Before I began this journey of discovery, I thought I could grasp the concept and the implications of the rape culture in society. But that confidence has eroded, as I have been thrown into confusion; the waters have cleared revealing only a muddy bottom. Before I began my trek across the muddy river of conflicting and contradicting opinions, I decided…

effects of the victim’s pregnancy as a type of bodily harm (R. v. Hutchinson, 2014, para. 69-70). The reasoning was that pregnancy has its risks and a women’s body goes through significant hormonal and psychological…

unwelcome sexual advances, asking or pushing for sexual favors, and any type of verbal or physical act involving sex” (“What's the Difference..”). Although those events seem almost harmless, they can become more specific and traumatize a person in that situation. Looking deeper into sexaul harrassment, jokes geared towards sex can become considered sexual harassment. One website goes deeper into this topic and brings up more specific types of sexual harassment. “Remarks or jokes about a person's…

investigation process, the different types of investigations for different types of crimes, and finally see the process in action in the form of a case study where crime scene evidence was instrumental in ensuring the correct individual was held accountable for the crime committed against two teenage girls. During crime scene investigation, it is critical to preserve the integrity of the scene.…