Marital rape
Marital Rape
Marital rape (pronunciation: /ˈmærɪtəl reɪp/), also known as spousal rape, is the act of sexual intercourse with one's spouse without the spouse's consent. The lack of consent is the essential element and need not involve physical violence. Marital rape is considered a form of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Etymology
The term "marital rape" is a compound of "marital", derived from the Latin maritatus, meaning married, and "rape", from the Latin rapere, meaning to seize or take by force. The term itself came into common usage in the late 20th century as societies began to acknowledge the occurrence of this form of violence.
Legal Status
Marital rape is illegal in many countries, but the laws vary widely in terms of the specifics of what constitutes marital rape and the associated penalties. In some jurisdictions, marital rape is explicitly outlawed; in others, it is covered under general rape laws. Some countries do not recognize marital rape as a crime.
Related Terms
- Consent: Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something. In the context of sexual activity, consent must be explicit and can be withdrawn at any time.
- Domestic Violence: Violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner.
- Sexual Abuse: The forcing of undesired sexual behavior by one person upon another.
- Spousal Abuse: The abuse or violence against a spouse or ex-spouse. Can take the form of physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, intimidation, economic deprivation, or threats of violence.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Marital rape
- Wikipedia's article - Marital rape
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