Rape Research
What are public perceptions of this theme?
When rape is mentioned in the media it normally reports on a brutal rape case that took place in an unfamiliar place, late at night, and that was committed by a minority. These are the cases that are most reported, but there are other cases that are much different and not as gory.
What is the problem?
The problem with this issue is that people only think that raps can take place in a dark ally at night by a minority. When this is not true. People tend to not think that they are not in danger in the middle of the day, when there are people around, and when they are not around a minority group. These people tend to not be prepared and let their guard down and this is when they are in the most danger.
Who is affected?
Really any one can be affected by the act of rape. The most common are younger women. Overall women in general are more affected by rape but a man can be raped as well.
What are the causes?
Rape can cause many unwanted things. Such as unexpected pregnancy and every thing that goes along with this. For example abortion. Another problem is STD’s that can be transfered. There can also be physical pain as well as mental pain that one goes through.
Various statistics related to topic?
4 in 10 take place at the victim's home
2 in 10 take place at the home of a friend, neighbor, or relative
1 in 12 takes place in a parking garage
43% of rape occurs between 6 p.m.-midnight
33% between 6 a.m.-6 p.m.24% between midnight and 6 a.m.
1 in 4 women are rapped in the U.S.
sexual assault in the U.S. happens every two minutes
57% of rapes happen on dates
50% of rapes occur only one mile from the victim’s home.
38% of rapists are a friend
28% are an intimate partner
7% are a relative of theirs.
95% of rapists are of the same ethnic background as the person who gets rapped
52% of rapists are white males.
73% of rape victims know their aslant
What are the cultural and social circumstances?
This topic is viewed by our cultural that everyone has the right to their own body. Rape is a violation of someone’s body. Everyone in america has the right to say no to someone that they don’t want to touch them.
Why is this an issue?
This is an issue because there is a very large number of people still becoming victims of rape every day. If people were more aware of ways and situations that lead themselves to becoming victims then they could be pre pared.
Who are the major organizations working for this cause/topic, and how do they promote themselves?
RAINN, which stand for rape, abuse, and incest, national, network. This is the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization. They provide help, info, and ways to get involved in prevention. They use the internet and work with local rape crisis centers which are located across the US. There are also Campus outreach services. These are located on high school and college campuses. They provide information and help for students on campus for easy access.