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wwcd101 · 02-19-2004, 06:19 AM

I don't want to be insensitive here, but I'm a bit confused.

When we hear the word rape used in the media, are they talking about intercourse or any sexual assault?

A quick bit of research showed the legal definition of "what constitutes rape" to vary quite a bit depending on local jusrisdiction. The media, however, speaks to a national audience and lately the word "rape" has been in the news a lot. I assume when they use the word they know what it means. What's their definition?

Thanks for listening.

02-19-2004, 06:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
wwcd101 Insane	What is the medias definition of rape? I don't want to be insensitive here, but I'm a bit confused. When we hear the word rape used in the media, are they talking about intercourse or any sexual assault? A quick bit of research showed the legal definition of "what constitutes rape" to vary quite a bit depending on local jusrisdiction. The media, however, speaks to a national audience and lately the word "rape" has been in the news a lot. I assume when they use the word they know what it means. What's their definition? Thanks for listening.