Basic Information about rape is provided here.
Statistics and the type of Reforms needed follows.
Rape Academic definition:
“Rape is a type of sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse, which is initiated by one or more persons against another person without that person’s consent. The act may be carried out by physical force, coercion, abuse of authority or with a person who is incapable of valid consent, such as one who is unconscious, incapacitated, or below the legal age of consent.[1][2][3][4] The term is most often defined in criminal law.[2][4].(wiki)
Rape,Legal Definition.
Indian law treats rape as a criminal offence. It falls under criminal law in India. The Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines rape as intentional, unlawful sexual intercourse with a woman, without her permission.
Indian Law On Rape.
“375. Sexual Assault: Sexual assault means –
(a) The introduction (to any extent) by a man of his penis, into the vagina
(which term shall include the labia majora), the anus or urethra or
mouth of any woman or child–
(b) the introduction to any extent by a man of an object or a part of the
body (other than the penis) into the vagina(which term shall include the
labia majora) or anus or urethra of a woman
(c) the introduction to any extent by a person of an object or a part of the
body (other than the penis) into the vagina(which term shall include the
labia majora) or anus or urethra of a child.
(d) manipulating any part of the body of a child so as to cause penetration
of the vagina (which term shall include labia majora) anus or the
urethra of the offender by any part of the child’s body;
In circumstances falling under any of the six following descriptions:
Firstly – Against the complainant’s will.
Secondly – Without the complainant’s consent.
Thirdly – With the complainant’s consent when such consent has
been obtained by putting her or any person in whom the
complainant is interested, in fear of death or hurt.
Fourthly – With the complainant’s consent, when the man knows that
he is not the husband of such complainant and that the
complainant’s consent is given because the complainant believes that the offender is another man to whom the
complainant is or believes herself to be lawfully married.
http://ncw.nic.in/PDFFiles/Amendments%20to%20laws%20relating%20to%20women.pdf
Rape Facts and Myths.
“Myth: Rape is caused by lust or uncontrollable sexual urges and the need for sexual gratification.
Fact: Rape is an act of physical violence and domination that is not motivated by sexual gratification.
Myth: Once a man gets sexually aroused, he can’t just stop.
Fact: Men do not physically need to have sex after becoming sexually excited. Moreover, they are still able to control themselves after becoming aroused.
Myth: Women often lie about rape or falsely accuse someone of rape.
Fact: Statistical studies indicate false reports make up two percent or less of the reported cases of sexual assault. This figure is approximately the same for other types of crimes. Only one out of 10 rapes are actually reported. Rapes by someone the victim knows are the least likely to be reported.
Myth: Women provoke sexual assault by their appearance. Sexual attractiveness is a primary reason why a rapist selects a victim.
Fact: Rapists do not select their victims by their appearance. They select victims who are vulnerable and accessible. Victims of sexual assault range in age groups from infants to the elderly. Sexual attractiveness is not an issue.
Myth: Sexual assault is a topic that only concerns women, and men do not have to be concerned about sexual assault.
Fact: According to recent rape crisis center statistics, men, both straight and gay, suffered 10 percent of the sexual assaults reported in the United States last year. In addition, men have wives, friends, sisters, mothers and daughters who may someday need assistance in coping with sexual assault. Rape is a concern for everyone.
Myth: If a woman really did not want to be raped, she could fight off her attacker.
Fact: Even if the rapist is not carrying a weapon, the element of surprise, shock and fear or the threat of harm can overpower a survivor.”
http://rwu.edu/campus-life/health-counseling/counseling-center/sexual-assault/rape-myths-and-fac
Rape Helpline.
Why can’t we have it in India?
IT chaps may have a go at this.
The Daily Tribune and SeeClickFix.com have partnered in an effort to empower area residents by providing an interactive tool to help them report non-emergency, quality-of-life issues.
How it works …
1. Navigate to area where the issue you want to report is located on the map below. (Use the controls in the upper left corner to move the map around the window or zoom in and out.)
2. After you see your spot, click it.
3. Fill out the form that shows … you can also upload a photo. Click “save.”
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