Before the 70's, rape could be punishable by the death penalty, along with murder. So yes, rape is a big deal. Even before that time, a virgin who was raped was considered to be "soiled" or damaged- unmarriageable because she was no longer a virgin. So the idea that rape wasn't a big deal isn't true.
What has changed is that we recognize today that all women can be raped, not just virtueous white women of high social standing who were attacked by strangers and weren't wearing clothes or making gestures that were "asking for it".
What has changed is that we recognize today that all women can be raped, not just virtueous white women of high social standing who were attacked by strangers and weren't wearing clothes or making gestures that were "asking for it".
Not just virtuous white wymmin, eh? Why don't you just bring out the rest of what you are waiting to bring out. That only white women were believed? BS. I can recall cases where a woman was RAPED and murdered. And the perp went on death row. So would you please provide me with all the cases you know of where:
A. Any woman raped, perp was given death penalty before or since the 70s. Pls.
I argue that rape used to have meaning, and carry more weight in law. I also assert that the feminists have totally balled up "rape". What idiots. Feminists have made a mockery of "rape" and "rape" laws. And with the libertine philosophies of "just do it" from the usual socialists, "rape" carries blurry lines. It didn't used to.