“Date Rape” is a harsh and cruel reality in today’s world. Date rape is assertion of power and an attempt to control. The concept of domination and submission is used to describe this harness act. It is a violation of trust and violation of the victim’s body. It causes lifelong emotional scars to the victim. Commonly, date rape is referring to drug-facilitated sexual assault and/or acquaintance rape. Usually date rape is not committed by anonymous people , it can happen after a first date or even years after dating the person. Majority of date rape is committed by men yet 81 per cent of men are raped by other men. 90 per cent of teen are usually acquainted with their attacker. One in ...view middle of the document...
On the other hand there are women who , just not to be rejected by men agree to all they want. Men also misinterpret a woman’s body language and may feel a maybe is a yes. When women say No to men , they feel rejected and get aggressive. Hence , a major factor is miscommunication between the genders.
Drugs and alcohol, are used as weapons. Date rape is something that is planned and the individual has the intention to hurt. Alcohol is the number one used substance for date rape,as it clouds judgement. The “date rape” drug is called by many names roufies, roaches etc. this is an illegal tranquilizer slipped into drinks of victims. It takes fifteen minutes to half an hour to work. It is odourless, tasteless and colourless. A drugged individual will be tranquilized for eight hours, and when finally awake it may take another fourth-eight hours to go from the system. Another very popular drug used is liquid ecstasy or GHB ( grievous bodily harm)
Date rape is something that can be avoided once educated about it. The individual should think about how they will react if they are to confront a situation like it. Individuals must be proactive and express their opinion on sex. When out avoid excessive alcohol and drugs. Some tips one must know , only accept canned drinks or drinks in cup that you see the bartender take out. Discard any unattended drinks. When going on first dates don’t go by yourself or go in groups till you get to know the person. Always trust your ’gut’ feeling. If ever in the situation take control and be assertive, use the word “rape” if the individual doesn’t stop. For men , they must realise that rape is a crime and can face up to five years to life imprisonment, women have to legal right to call off anything that makes them uncomfortable. Don’t make assumption. Always communicate. Don’t misunderstand sex for closeness and always clarify mixed signals. If you have been a victim of date rape , call a friend at a time like this you need support ...
