Definition of Rape

7 Ways To Change How We Think About Rape

Soraya Chemaly | Posted 03.07.2012

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Soraya Chemaly

We ignore, debate, glamorize and debunk real rape instead of challenging the culture that makes it endemic. As significant as the FBI decision is, it will not dismantle this culture.

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What The New Definition Of Rape Means For Women -- And Men

Stephanie Hallett | Posted 03.07.2012

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Stephanie Hallett

I dialed into a call with representatives from the FBI, the White House and the Department of Justice to hear them announce the FBI will officially change its 83-year-old definition of rape.

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Denver Slutwalk 2011: Taking Back the Streets

Nancy Cronk | Posted 09.03.2011

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Nancy Cronk

Hundreds of women and men in Colorado came together Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 to take back the streets of Denver and send two simple messages: rape is a violent crime, not a sexual act, and women never ask to be raped.

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Laura Stampler

The FBI's Restrictive Definition Of Rape

HuffingtonPost.com | Laura Stampler | Posted 06.30.2011

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As April, which has been designated Sexual Assault Awareness month, winds down, numerous women’s rights advocates are calling attention to the FBI...

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