Gender Studies Terms

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noun the unlawful act of sexual intercourse or sexual penetration against a person without their consent

verb to commit the act of sexual assault or penetration against a person without their consent

  • The suspect was charged with rape and is awaiting trial.
  • I can't believe she was a victim of rape, it's so terrible.
  • Some people use the term 'date rape' to describe non-consensual sexual activity.
  • The company's decision to merge felt like a corporate rape of our independence.