Rape In The 1920s

The celebrities in the media are typically portrayed as people we should look up to and let guide us. They use artifice to make themselves come across and trustworthy and generous, when in reality they are just the opposite. One serious problem has surfaced this year regarding the sexual harassment of actresses in Hollywood. Producers, directors, and other actors have been using artifice to keep their crimes a secret from the public. One of the most noteworthy examples is the accusations made against film executive and producer, Harvey Weinstein. Over eighty women have stepped forward to share their stories about his

Getting past the initial embarrassment of being sexually assaulted (i.e. rape) can be extremely challenging and is one of the major reasons women choose not to come forward. Coming to terms with what happened and reaching out for help feels next to impossible and shows the strength that a survivor is possesses. However, when an individual is aware of the obstacles that arise when reporting an incident they become extremely discouraged and sometimes choose not to do so. For instance, Lise Gauther a woman who served in the Canadian military for over twenty years says:

Frustratingly, these days, some people still treat sexual assault as an “okay” thing, making comments such as “she was asking for it” and that she was “equally responsible” for the situation. This is exactly the sort of mindset that is contributing to the startling statistics today.

Another group of vulnerable people subject to trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder related to immigration are women. There are many reasons as to why female immigrants from Latin America may develop post-traumatic stress disorder such as sexual abuse. An overwhelming 60% of Central American immigrant women experience sexual violence compared to 22.1% of non-hispanics in the United States. They face unique experiences compared to other Latinx groups, which is why the percentage of Central Americans who face sexual violence is so high. Central American women may experience sexual abuse before and during their migration through Mexico.

Rape, as defined by the Uniform Crime Reporting Program in 2011, is “penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.” This differs from the previous definition of rape, “first established in 1927, ‘the carnal knowledge of a female, forcibly and against her will.’ It thus included only forcible male penile

According to RAINN, “Only 20 percent of female student victims, age 18 through 24, report to law enforcement” (“reporting sex offenses,” n.d.). Cases such as the Turner case make other victims believe theirs no hope within the justice system. Many cases go unreported because victims see that conviction rates are low. The Turner case was no different.

Rape can be defined as being unlawful and unconsented vaginal or anal penetration. The source of penetration varies and includes penetration by using the finger, penis, or objects and can be penetrated into the mouth or the anus. The American Heritage college dictionary definition of rape, page 740 is “a sexual act committed by force especially on a woman”.

As of January 1, 2013, the Federal Bureau of Investigation defines the act of rape as “Penetration, no matter how slight of the vagina

Arrest rates of sexual assault cases have dropped according to the "National Crime Victimization" survey roughly around 12% of the 283,200 annual rape or sexual assault victimization between 2005-2010 resulted in an arrest at the scene or during a follow-up investigation. Many elements come into play causing little arrests rates, and theses cases can be demanding to investigate. Still, research shows that some police officers still believe certain rape myths " many women falsely claim rape to get attention " which may account for the low rates. Sexual assault cases can also be difficult to investigate because of the effects of the trauma itself. Victims of rape and sexual assault often have difficulty remembering the

“They are all innocent until proven guilty. But not me. I am a liar until I am proven honest.” Louise O’Neill. Rape has become a widely recognized issue in recent decades, however, an estimated 63 percent of assaults are never reported to the police. Differences in 1930’s issues compared to present day include: false rape accusations centered around racial prejudice, but now skirt the main issue of rape itself; victims still face many obstacles but now feel more supported; development of rape kits helped solve many suits but make survivors wearisome; and today’s trials are not based on accusations, but are based on evidence.

Every 98 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Over 300,000 victims are raped and sexually assaulted in the United States annually. Each one of these victims faces emotional distraught for many years to come, including Melinda, the main character of Laurie Halse Anderson’s novel, Speak. However, at the end of the novel, Melinda resolves her internal conflict by speaking about her complications. Sadly, not enough people speak up about sexual abuse and live their lives in internal conflict.

Sex in the 1920’s:The Ford, The Tango, and the Stars With the switch from Victorianism to Freudianism the era of the 1920’s is symbolized to be an era of rebirth. Rebirth for women’s rights, rebirth in fashion, rebirth in social classes and one of the most important, rebirth in sex. The 1920’s has been identified to be an era of glamorous parties, petting parties, and controversy. Many contributions are at fault for modern sexuality and these have been due to smoking, new industries, movie stars, and new behaviors in women as well as altered gender roles. In Meagan Kelly’s article, “A Woman's Changing Sexual Agency” she states, “Mass media is the focal point of this sexual revolution, and the idea of romance portrayed in movies sparks

The question asks in relation to the events of 1915 where a series of policies and practices which sought to forcibly deport the ethnic group known as Armenians from the Ottoman empire resulted in the deaths of 1.5 million and high rates of rape and sexual violence.The answer to this question would not be examined extensively until recent genocides of the 1990s such as in Yugoslavia where rape was perpetrated by Serbian soldiers against Bosnian and Croatian women and in Rwanda against Hutu women by the Interahamwe. In the case of the Armenian people, or more specifically Armenian women, these acts were in perpetration of attempts at either expelling or exterminating the ethnic group itself by utilizing the culture of victim blaming as well as the patriarchal system which regulated women to be the bearers of their group.

Women, girls, men, and boys are vulnerable victims of sexual assaults every day in our country. While females experience much higher rates of sexual assaults than males. The problem that this country faces is the lack of being able to track rapist, in addition to the victims that chose not to report their assault of being raped to the police. Issues of under reporting comes from the victims with multiple reasons that hinders them from reporting these heinous criminal acts. Thus, the sad realization is that the perpetrator is usually some one that you know, that you would of never of thought that they could and would, and do sexually assault you.

Many victims refuse to report or seek help after a rape because they are scared of what their family, friends, or society will think of them. Often