War rape

The 360 Degree Story Take a look into the lens of a camera and you will only see one thing. Take a picture and look at it. What you capture in that picture is a snapshot of a single moment in time of something that was going on right in front of you. Life doesn’t work this way though. There is not just one thing going on in front of you and that’s it. There are things behind you and to the side of you. The picture only captures what is in front of you. It is not until you take a panorama that…

This article daily focus on why date rape happen and also why some victim do not report it. It gives the reader some information about how alcohol played a role, and how colleges can prevent the rape from happening. It also states some statistics on how many people report their rape, had drank to taken any drugs, types location, if they are forces into it or needed counseling afterward. Mainly focusing on the subsection of the article “Characteristics of the Incidents” this provide a good…

of Defining Rape” was written by Ian Urbina; the article raises the question what should be the definition of rape. Universities in California and the State University of New York changes their laws from “no means no” to “yes means yes.” Meaning that when people have sex with each other they must have an “affirmative, unambiguous, and conscious decision.” According to Urbina definitions of rape have shifted dramatically, there use to be a time when a husband can’t be charged for rape. Urbina…

traumatizes her and changes her personality and perspectives. The trauma also sets back the relationship she has with her father. She demands neither sympathy nor justice for what has happened to her. What kind of resolve would a woman, who is a victim of rape, have to attempt a normal life after what she's endured? Throughout the novel she shows how she handles the after-effects of the event, she shows her lingering strength by staying on the farm where it happened. and continues…

We learned how important Social Movements are, the impact they have and what type of movements it can lead to. Although my topic doesn’t necessarily have a name as a certain organization, it is something that people are beginning to talk about which is campus assaults. There are different websites that are getting together to bring more awareness to this cause. The White House is behind one organization called “It’s On Us” which along with the President and a couple of celebrities they are…

about sexual assault and rape. I’ve never felt more vulnerable, alone, silenced – not in the process of being assaulted, but in the aftermath when I told my family and friends.” These words were written by a college freshman after she had been raped, but they unfortunately resonate with many other survivors. Over 5% of women on college campuses experience rape or attempted rape every year. These women may be described as slut and cheap, as opposed to victim or survivor. Rape myths encourage…

Boswell and Spade examine rape culture or the culture that surrounds and promotes rape. Boswell and Spade examine fraternity lifestyle on college campuses, and how they believe fraternities are prone to higher sexual aggression and a higher acceptance of rape myths. Boswell and Spade believe that sexual aggression is taught in these fraternities where there is a large value placed on social life and recreational activities, such as drinking and drug use. Boswell and Spade explain that men’s…

Reading Response #4 1. Explanation of “It Takes a Village to Rape a Woman” with reference to Kobe Bryant. Jackson Katz (2006) discusses rape culture in Chapter 9 of his book, The Macho Paradox. Rape culture is the centerpiece of Jackson’s argument in this chapter. It is a feminist notion that was developed decades ago as a way of explaining the emergence of rapists, as well as their identification. The concept states that rapists are not limited to a small population of mentally unstable or…

An estimated amount of 2,300 children are missing everyday in the United States. (NISMART) Castro committed many crimes from kidnapping, rape, sexual assault, and attempted murder. Kidnapping happens when someone is abducted without the authority of a legal guardian with the plan of keeping, killing, or asking for ransom for that person. Everyday kids go missing or are kidnapped all around the world whether it’s by strangers or family members. One moment the person you love can be standing next…

Rape culture is defined as not only rape in general, but the exploitation and normalization attached to it (Crisis Center). For generations, rape has almost always been blamed on the victim, undercharged, and used as a joke. This is not performed by a specific group or handful of people, but rather a society as a whole. Society twists the cruel torture of rape into a nonchalant action in the everyday life. Rape is conveyed as a form of mockery for the victim, rather than the crime it is. The…