I find it extremely odd that when rape is discussed by media there is never
a mention of wives being raped. There is a sterility about rape in the USA that
confines the 'idea' of rape to the unwed and/or young woman/girl.
The rape victim is like a vestal virgin that has now the burden of carrying a
fetus full term so it can then be adopted. A rape victim is to be thought of as
a wayward youth having sex and making excuses.
"W"rong.
There are married women raped and the idea of their rape can drive their
spouses out of the marriage. The idea a married woman would carry a child of
rape full term is a gross attack against marriage and the idea of it being
sacred between two people.
I mean get for real already!
FAMILY MEMBERS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS (click title to entry - thank you)
The divorce rate among sexual assault survivors is extremely high. Often the
significant other has grown up with preconceived notions (myths) about
rape and cannot deal with the fact that someone else has "had" their spouse,
even against the survivor's will. When the survivor has post-rape sexual
problems, the significant other may interpret unwillingness or inability to have
a normal sexual relationship as a rejection. Also, a sexual assault might
bring other family problems to the surface. Advocates must address the problem
of working with significant others of survivors. Significant others
might make the situation more painful if not informed about what has happened....
a mention of wives being raped. There is a sterility about rape in the USA that
confines the 'idea' of rape to the unwed and/or young woman/girl.
The rape victim is like a vestal virgin that has now the burden of carrying a
fetus full term so it can then be adopted. A rape victim is to be thought of as
a wayward youth having sex and making excuses.
"W"rong.
There are married women raped and the idea of their rape can drive their
spouses out of the marriage. The idea a married woman would carry a child of
rape full term is a gross attack against marriage and the idea of it being
sacred between two people.
I mean get for real already!
FAMILY MEMBERS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS (click title to entry - thank you)
The divorce rate among sexual assault survivors is extremely high. Often the
significant other has grown up with preconceived notions (myths) about
rape and cannot deal with the fact that someone else has "had" their spouse,
even against the survivor's will. When the survivor has post-rape sexual
problems, the significant other may interpret unwillingness or inability to have
a normal sexual relationship as a rejection. Also, a sexual assault might
bring other family problems to the surface. Advocates must address the problem
of working with significant others of survivors. Significant others
might make the situation more painful if not informed about what has happened....
