Rape is usually defined as having sexual intercourse with a person who does not want to, or cannot consent. Consent is when someone agrees of their own choice without being forced to. In France it is more widely defined as 'unwanted sexual penetration'. Rape is a form of sexual assault. In most countries, rape is one of the most serious crimes. The International Criminal Court can also condemn it as a "crime against humanity", if done by a group. A person who rapes someone is a rapist. Rapists may use violence, drugs, or threats to get their way. People of any gender can be raped. This was not recognized by the United States law until 2011. People may stay quiet about a rape because they might feel ashamed about it.
Rape | usually defined as having sexual intercourse with a person who does not want to
Questions and Answers
Q: What is rape?
A: Rape is when someone has sexual intercourse with a person who does not want to, or cannot consent.
Q: What is consent?
A: Consent is when someone agrees of their own choice without being forced to.
Q: How serious of a crime is rape in most countries?
A: In most countries, rape is one of the most serious crimes.
Q: Can the International Criminal Court condemn rape as a "crime against humanity"?
A: Yes, if it is done by a group, the International Criminal Court can condemn it as a "crime against humanity".
Q: Who can be raped?
A: People of any gender can be raped.
Q: When was it recognized in the United States that people of any gender could be raped?
A: It was not recognized by the United States law until 2011.
Q: Why might people stay quiet about being raped?
A: People may stay quiet about a rape because they might feel ashamed about it.