What is rape?
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.
