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With comments in the media about “legitimate rape” and surrounding myths, it becomes clear that more information needs to be spread about the actual definition of rape, how women truly suffer when the
With comments in the media about “legitimate rape” and surrounding myths, it becomes clear that more information needs to be spread about the actual definition of rape, how women truly suffer when the
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With comments in the media about “legitimate rape” and surrounding myths, it becomes clear that more information needs to be spread about the actual definition of rape, how women truly suffer when they are raped, and the recovery methods available. Sheela Raja, an assistant professor and clinical psychologist at the University of Illinois at Chicago, said in an email that there are a few ways to define rape. “The FBI defines rape as ‘any kind of penetration of another person, regardless of gender, without the victim's consent,’” Raja said. This Article
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“Rape is non-consensual, the victim is in discomfort, fear or feels intimidated (if they are conscious). As with any traumatic event, their bodily integrity is threatened by the very nature of the crime.” There can be multiple mental health consequences from rape. “Some consequences of rape include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress and difficulty forming close relationships,” Raja said.