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What are rape myths? Discuss the contention that rape is not about sex but rather about violence. Criminal Code Act 1995, SECT 268.14 Crimes against Humanity. Rape "a) the perpetrator sexually penetrates another person without consent of that person and, b) The perpetrator knows of, or is reckless as to, the lack of consent and, c) The perpetrators conduct is committed intentionally or knowingly as part of a widespread systematic attack directed against a civilian population. Penalty: Imprisonment for 25 years. www.scaleplus.law.gov.au 13/11/05 Rape has primarily been classed as a sexual offence. Feminist theorists believe this mythology was developed by a patriarchal society of leading men who justified their actions by blaming the victims. The most common rape myths circulating society entail blaming female victims, women enjoy it, women say no but mean yes, and women provoke rape by dressing or behaving provocatively and women are liars. Koss in 1994 argued that rape myths can...

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