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POSITION PAPER ABOUT “THERE IS NO DRESS CODE FOR RAPE”
A woman’s clothing choice doesn’t cause rape. Clothes don’t cause rape but rapist do.
Sexual assault is defined as any unwanted sexual behavior that makes a person feel
uncomfortable, afraid, or threatened, such as rape. When a person is pushed, fooled, or
compelled into sexual behavior without their consent, it is known as coercion. Unwanted or
inappropriate caressing or kissing of a person's body, having intercourse with someone
without their consent, and rape are all examples of sexual assault. Women are raped because
their bodies are seen as sexual conquests and things that men may own and abuse. A
worldview that originates from men and women's uneven power relations. Rape or any other
type of sexual aggression is not encouraged by a woman's physique, looks, or clothing.
Victims of rape might be young or elderly, affluent or poor, small or tall. People can be raped
regardless of their physical characteristics including skin color, body size, facial features, or
hair type.
Clothing should not be used to justify sexual assault like rape, nor can it be considered
as an encouragement for the rapist to perpetrate the crime. When they were molested, rape
victims donned t-shirts, long trousers, skirts, and even diapers and nappies. For rape, there is
no clothing code. Rapists are excused by victim blame. Blaming the victims for what
occurred is the same as justifying the rapists' unlawful acts and erasing the crime they
committed. Rape is a violent and aggressive act. Rape may happen to people of various ages,
sexualities, genders, looks, cultures, religions, and ethnicities. Rape, like any other crime, has
no prerequisites other than the rapist's determination to do the act. Rape occurs when a person
pushes himself on another and engages in sexual activity without their permission. Consent is
defined as the act of granting permission or agreeing to do something; it should be stated
explicitly and should not be inferred from what a person has said or done in the past, nor
from what he or she wears. A definite "yes" to sexual behavior is consent. You have not
provided consent if you do not say "no." Sexual contact without consent is considered rape or
sexual assault. Being in a relationship where being married, dating, or having sexual contact
with someone before does not guarantee there is permission today is not considered consent
in sexual activity. Consent does not exist if you are intoxicated or high and do not put up a
physical struggle. Sexy clothes, flirtation, or dancing, what a lady or girl wears or how she
acts does not indicate that she is willing to engage in sexual behavior. Only a vocal "yes"
indicates that sexual behavior is permitted. Most sexual assaults are carried out by someone
the victim knows. This person might be a friend, acquaintance, ex, family, date, or partner.
Sexual assault by a stranger occurs less frequently. Sexual assault is committed by both men
and women; however, men conduct sexual violence against women in greater numbers. It is
not your fault if you are assaulted or find yourself in a potentially dangerous position. No
matter what she was wearing, drinking, or doing at the time of the assault, sexual assault is
never her fault. You can't stop sexual assault from happening, but you can take efforts to
make yourself safer among others. If you're heading to a party or a get-together with pals.
Arrive at the same time, check in together, and leave together. Many women who are
sexually attacked know the perpetrator, so trust your intuition or "gut emotions." If you're
alone with someone you don't trust, get out of there. Don't be concerned about hurting
someone's feelings or causing someone to despise you. Leave immediately if you are
uncomfortable in any scenario. If the individual is keeping you from leaving, attempt to
attract the attention of someone else who can assist you in getting to safety. You are the only
one who can decide whether or not you are safe. Keep an eye out for your pals and ask them
to keep an eye out for you. According to studies, about half of sexual assault victims were
inebriated at the time of the assault. While drinking alcohol does not make the assault your
fault, it can increase your chances of being intoxicated or high afterwards. You cannot
consent to sexual activity if you are intoxicated or high, and you may not understand what is
going on. Keep an eye on your drink since it might include alcohol or date rape medications.
If you feel intoxicated but haven't had any alcohol or if the effects of drinking are stronger
than usual, get help or leave right away. This can happen whether you ingest a date rape drug
or any other type of substance. Many medications have no odor or taste, and they might cause
you to drop out and lose consciousness. Keep track of how much you drink. When it comes
to women who have been attacked, there are numerous misunderstandings, prejudices, and a
culture of victim blaming. Women who do report sexual harassment and abuse tell us that
they need more help from their friends, coworkers, families, and communities. Victims of
sexual harassment should never be blamed, no matter how provocatively they were dressed,
how much they had to drink, or if they had a past consensual connection with the attacker .
Sexual assault victims may suffer physical injuries, long-term mental health issues, and
trouble with daily tasks like eating and sleeping.
What you wear is not a statement of consent. Women's wardrobes have long been cited
as an explanation for sex crimes. However, the research on why individuals rape does not
support this theory. Rapists claimed that clothes were the motivation for their crimes in one
study, but their victims were dressed in a variety of garments ranging from exposed to
snowsuits. These are justifications for shifting authority and power from the offender to the
victim. The consequences can be far-reaching and long-lasting. Rape is a serious thing.
Rape can leave victims with long-term mental and physical consequences. Joking about
rape is insulting even to non-victims. Rape culture will continue to exist as long as
individuals and institutions trivialize rape, normalize sexual violence, empower
perpetrators, and place responsibility on women. As we work to create a society free of
all types of gender-based violence, particularly against women and girls, we urge all
people to take rape and rape culture seriously, speak out against abuse, and hold
offenders accountable. Instill mutual respect and dignity in both girls and boys.

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