If you ever need a way to lay things out for people, here it goes:
2% of rape accusations are false. 2% of almost all reported crimes are false and that statistic includes status and index crimes.
Celebrities are far more likely than the average Joe to be falsely accused of rape. Why? They have deeper pockets and tend to settle out of court in order to avoid a trial.
This is what I consider rape:
Full-blown sexual assault of the slasher flick variety or “The Accused”? Yep, that’s rape.
Having sex with someone too intoxicated to know their own name or phone number? That’s rape.
Having sex with your partner while they sleep? That’s rape.
Simply expecting sex because you paid for dinner? That’s quid pro quo rape.
Talking your way into someone’s (who happens to be your employee or student) pants is rape-o-la.
No means no, but remaining silent doesn’t mean “yes”, either.
Rape is the most under-reported crime worldwide. Don’t believe me, here you go:
http://www.rainn.org/statistics
Chris Eggertsen Said:
on August 5, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Where’d you go? Come back! Brilliant stuff.