SOCI2663 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Sexual Assault, Radical Feminism, Social Control
Sexual Assault October 19th and 21st
Historical
Rape
o1892-1983 rape infraction and its definition have not changed
Antirape movement
oEmerged in the 1970s as part of the radical feminist women’s movement
(anger, fear, hope)
Rape versus sexual assault
oMajor changes in the criminal code (1983)
Rape in our society
Power and control
Social control and serving to keep women in their place
Fear of rape
Before 1983…
Evidence of rape during the proceedings
Spontaneous compliant
Material evidence or witness to corroborate the victims story
Victims sexuality in the past
Law did not recognize cases involving male victims or sexual assault within a
marriage
Since 1983…
Rape and indecent assault are replaced by a definition of sexual assault implying a
degree of physical violence
Intention was to remove the sexual mature of the crime
Address the discriminatory nature of rape law regarding gender and marital status
Ensure the victims understood that the law conceptualized sexual assault as an act
of violence rather than sexuality
Sexual Assault definition
Is any type of sexual activity that is unwanted by someone to whom you have not
given consent
A sexual assault may include the use of physical force, threats or intimidation
Sexual assault is a crime
find more resources at oneclass.com
find more resources at oneclass.com
Document Summary
Rape: 1892-1983 rape infraction and its definition have not changed. Antirape movement: emerged in the 1970s as part of the radical feminist women"s movement (anger, fear, hope) Rape versus sexual assault: major changes in the criminal code (1983) Social control and serving to keep women in their place. Material evidence or witness to corroborate the victims story. Law did not recognize cases involving male victims or sexual assault within a marriage. Rape and indecent assault are replaced by a definition of sexual assault implying a degree of physical violence. Intention was to remove the sexual mature of the crime. Address the discriminatory nature of rape law regarding gender and marital status. Ensure the victims understood that the law conceptualized sexual assault as an act of violence rather than sexuality. Is any type of sexual activity that is unwanted by someone to whom you have not given consent. A sexual assault may include the use of physical force, threats or intimidation.
