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…“Date Rape” by Katie Roiphe and “On Not Being a Victim” by Mary Gaitskill debate the issue of date rape. Both authors, with the use of personal opinion and other women’s opinions, state their views on the subject. While Katie Roiphe argues that rape…

…For too long, we have turned away from the rape crisis in our correction institutions, which now hold 1.3 million men and boys. In most of them, rape is an entrenched tradition, considered by prisoners a legitimate way to prove their manhood…

…In an ideal world, all men would be caring , respectful, and protective. This is not an ideal world; every woman has a responsibility to herself and to understand the risks and to protect herself fagainst them (Date Rape: The Danger is Not From…

…are afraid of the person in the shadows awaiting their unsuspecting victim. In most campus rape cases, a stranger is not involved. I was surprised to find out that 75% of all rape cases are committed by an acquaintance of the victim. By acquaintance, I mean…

…in the lives of the youth today. Date rape is one of the growing concerns. It seems that this unwanted forced sexual act is becoming more prominent and more talked about. Although the issue has been around for a long time, it has never been talked about…

…        When people hear the word "rape" they might imagine a stranger leaping out from the shadows of a dark alley and attacking someone. Although this is partly true, most rapes are committed by people who know their victims. When intercourse…

…Date Rape Have you, or known anyone that has been a victim of date rape. The chances are that you do. 60% of college-aged males reported that they would use force in their sexual relations with women if they were sure that they would not get caught…

…There are many questions concerning what date rape actually is. Date rape is unlawful forced sexual intercourse with a female against her will which occurs within the context of a dating relationship. There are many other meanings that could define date…

…Many times, a serious topic needs to be lightened up in order to make it less frightful. In Margaret Atwood’s “Rape Fantasies,” the author is able to lighten up the topic of rape through her skillful uses of comic tone. She establishes this tone…

…be blotted out of society in order to protect the people (Bartol, C., 2002: 284). This paper will consider and discuss the crime of rape. After defining the crime and looking at statistics, I will explore causes and origins of the crime, and discuss some…