What is Rape?

Rape is a form of sexual assault. It is when someone is forced against their will to have sexual intercourse. This can happen to anyone, by anyone, at anytime, and at anyplace.

Rape Culture

Rape culture is the prevalence of rape and the normality of sexual abuse against women in an environment that is justified by media and popular culture. This kind of behavior is prolonged by the use of misogynistic language (such as the commonly used terms "B****" & "Ho"), objectifiying women's bodies, and glorifying sexual violence. Women no longer feel respected and protected. Oddly enough, some people feel as if rape culture is a myth. Find more information here.

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Misinformation About Rape

*Because of the provocative clothing a woman wears, she supposedly "asked for it" or "provoked him to sexually assault her."

News Flash:

No-one asks to be raped. Control yourself.

*The imfamous saying that "Boys will be boys!"

News Flash:

This justifies rape, and rape should never be justified...it's WRONG!

*The silly assumption that MEN CAN'T GET RAPED!

News Flash:

MEN CAN GET RAPED TOO!

*It's the victim's fault if they get raped.

News Flash:

Why would it ever be the victim's fault? Think about it.

*If the victim didn't put up a fight, they permitted it to happen.

News Flash:

Whether or not the victim put up a fight, they wouldn't willingly want to be raped.

*Trying to justify the assault by saying the suspect is mentally ill.

News Flash:

Mentally ill or not, rape/sexual assault is not acceptable, and the suspect deserves jail time!