An Extremely Important Aspect of the Feminist Theory of Rape

question 46

Multiple Choice

An extremely important aspect of the feminist theory of rape is the fact that

• A) the main function of rape is to humiliate and possess power over the victim.
• B) rapists do not know how to express their needs for intimacy.
• C) rape is a means of sexually controlling women.
• D) rape in an expression of anger toward the self.
• E) rape has increased over time because women are becoming more dominant in society.

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