• April 19, 2024

A sexual violation is not a laughing matter, it is a serious crime; a crime of sexual violence, which has to do with the imposition of copulation without consent, by violent means.

According to a definition of Faculty of Law of the UNAM , is characterized by the total absence of consent of a person and the use of physical or moral force by another. The victim can be anyone regardless of sex, age, conduct or any other personal situation.

Therefore, with information about the organization Rape Crisis of the United Kingdom it is intended to end with a whole series of misinformation, lies and taboos surrounding sexual violence.

Most common myths

Myth 1: "It can not happen to me", rape is an isolated, infrequent event that only happens to certain people.True: Anyone can be sexually abused. Studies show that rape can happen to people of all ages.

Myth 2: "She looked for it." Women often provoke rape through their behavior, provocative dress, going out alone, staying out late, getting drunk, kissing, among other things.True: No one "seeks" to be sexually abused. Women and girls of all ages, classes, cultures, or religions are raped daily. Its appeal is of little importance. Violators choose them based on their vulnerability, not their appearance.

Myth 3: Most sexual abuse is committed by strangers in isolated places. It is better not to go out alone at night, or walk through dark streets.True: More than 70% of rapes are committed by acquaintances of the victim. More than 40% of sexual abuse occurs in the victim's home and another 30% occurs in the home of a friend, neighbor or relative. The suggestion of not walking alone, especially at night, is very common to avoid rapes; however, only 9% of the violations are committed by "strangers".

Myth 4: Everyone knows that when a woman says "no" she often means yes. Secretly, they want to be raped.True: Rape is a terrifying, violent and humiliating experience that no woman could ask for. Legally, a person has the right to change their opinion about having sex at any time during the sexual relationship. If the couple does not stop when the other says no, it is a sexual attack. The consent must be given each time two people begin a sexual act.

Myth 5: The woman was drunk, she had taken drugs, she had a bad reputation, she was asking for a ride, she was wearing tight clothes or she seduced him, she probably got what she was asking for.True: Having sex without consent when a person is intoxicated is a sexual attack.

Myth 6: The woman eventually relaxes and enjoys it. Deep down, they want to be raped.True: There is a widespread belief that women enjoy rape or that it is "sex in the wrong place and time". Rape is a crime of sexual violence and humiliation, which may include being beaten, physically held, using knives, urinating and defecating.

Myth 7 : The woman did not hurt herself or fight to defend herself. It may not have been a violation.True: Men who rape or attack women and girls often use weapons or threats of violence to intimidate. That there is no visible violence does not mean that it has not been violated. Another myth that goes hand in hand with this has to do with the belief that women should fight and resist during the episode.

Myth 8: Men of certain races and backgrounds are more likely to attack sexually.True: There is no "typical rapist". Studies show that men who commit acts of sexual violence come from all economic, ethnic, social and age groups. 85% are known to their victims.

Myth 9 : Men who rape or attack sexually are mentally ill or monsters.True : Various studies show that only 5% of rapists suffer from an outbreak of psychosis at the time of committing the crime. Very few convicts are sent to psychiatric treatment. Men who violate are in a position like any other to maintain a relationship with a woman. More than 1 in 5 women are raped by their partners or husbands.

Myth 10: Women invent stories about being raped.True: Reporting a violation to the police can be a difficult decision. There are many myths that emphasize that women make false allegations against innocent men. Studies show that false accusations of rape have rates that any other crime: between 6 and 8%.

In the event of any action you take, you must take all the necessary precautions to avoid a violation. If someone tries to have a sexual encounter without your consent, it is best to report. Beware!

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