violence, or the rape may follow a physically violent episode where the husband wants to make up and coerces his wife to have sex against her will. The majority of marital rape victims fall under this category. ● Force-only rape: In what is called “force-only” rape, husbands use only the amount of force necessary to coerce their wives; battering may not be characteristic of these relationships. The assaults are typically after the woman has refused sexual intercourse. ● Obsessive rape: Other women experience
This is the view held by many Jamaicans in light of recent attempts by parliament to criminalize marital rape. How can a woman who relinquished all her rights upon marriage charge her husband with rape? Utter and complete nonsense! As Boyne sarcastically wrote “It must be only some Satanic, God-denying, bra-burning feminists and other atheists who would come up with a hare-brained idea like marital rape! God help us.” In many parts of the world a woman claiming that she was raped by her husband is
is to bring out the perspective the society has about marital rape against women and to trace out the lacunae in the law that turn a deaf ear to the cry of a victim of marital rape. The steps, by which such kind of dire situation of women can be changed, shall also be discussed. Scope of the paper: The scope of the paper is wide. It includes definitions and commentaries by different jurists worldwide. It also covers main psychological effects of gender violence on women. But at the same time, it
Background Information on Marital Rape in Singapore Under Singapore law, women are now protected from rape by their own husbands (otherwise known as marital rape). However, the very limited scope of the marital rape exemption should be acknowledged and hence addressed in the paper. Previously, there was a blanket ban against women crying rape by their husbands. This is known as the marital rape exception or marital rape exemption. The law has been changed such that a man who forces his wife to
Rohypnol is a potent drug that produces a sedative effect lasting up to 8 hours. It is combined with cocaine and alcohol to produce a rapid and dramatic high. After taking this drug, it takes between 20 and 30 minutes before it takes effect. Ketamine Ketamine also called “K” and it is still legally used by veterinarians as an anesthetic in animal surgery. It can make a person feel paralysis or
is made worse after they are forcibly married because they are expected to take the responsibilities of the house, in laws, husband and children (Naveed and Butt, 2015). Additionally, girls forced into marriage are likely to experience abuse and marital rape. Young and teenage women forced into marriage are often not ready for child birth leading to unwanted pregnancies. They are also at a higher risk of sexually transmitted diseases (Sabbe et al.,
The effects are seen on the feelings, thoughts and behaviour of the individual. Some of them have been explained below: Post-Traumatic stress disorder: This is mental health condition which is triggered when one goes through a terrifying event. The common symptoms include anxiety, nightmares, flashbacks and uncontrollable thoughts. Depression: One of the major effects of violence is depression. It is more than just temporary sadness
some people may believe that pornography has no lasting or harmful effects and may even have possible benefits, statistics prove otherwise. Pornography may not affect everyone the same, and certainly not everyone who views pornography is going to become a sexual predator, but it is crucial we make changes for the sake of those who are negatively affected. "Given the massive, deleterious individual, marital, family and social effects of pornography, it is time for citizens, communities and [the] government
BEING LGBT IN INDIA Introduction Today, homosexuality and queer identities may be acceptable to more Indian youths than ever before, but within the boundaries of family, home and school, acceptance of their sexuality and freedom to openly express their gender choices still remain a constant struggle for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) people. In urban India, where social media and corporate initiatives have created increasing awareness of LGBT rights, the scenario looks more upbeat
of the factors leading to teen pregnancy. The sexuality education is not only help teenager provide knowledge about sex and sexuality, but the important thing that is build the correct conception about role and responsibility of men and woman in marital, family and society. in particular, inconsistent use of birth control. Teens may use birth control to help prevent teen pregnancy, but most do not use contraceptives consistently. A sexually active teen that does not use any birth control has a 90