Many people become sexually aroused. However, there are many ways that someone can become "turned on" one might say. Unfortunately, certain individuals like the idea of being in control, and dominating their spouse. This particular arousal technique may be strictly frowned upon in our society. Although, things can be taken a bit further when one may decide to rape, which is strictly taboo (and even illegal) in our society. The question than arises is why? Why do these “sick” individuals choose to dominate, and rape victims? Should these people be automatically catagorized as “sick”?
According to Habermas’ Paradigms, the empirical and analytic realm would turn to science and statistics for the answer. Sceintific evidence has revealed that most rapists had access to pornography prior to raping a victim ("The Case Against Pornography" by Donald E. Wildmon.). Essentially, pornography could be a key aspect in motivating a rapist to rape.
In reality though, rape is an extremely complex issue, which cannot be simply pinpointed in one instance. Log Raditlhokwa from the University of Bostwana states: “there are instances in which a criminal will raid a house with the sole purpose of stealing, only to find a woman alone in the house” (http://www.mmegi.bw/index.php?sid=1&aid=9&dir=2007/April/Wednesday11). There are many other cases where a man has simply the desire to rape a woman because he believes she will not report to the police, as she will enjoy the pleasures of being dominated. Some rapists rape, even though they know it is strictly illegal, and frowned upon in society. This is only an example of how critical- theoretical realm would question the reality of the occurrences of a rape. I believe the critical-theoretical realm looks deeper than the scientific paradigm, because it seeks out an “objective reality” (Robert Nellis). Again, my research has depicted a very questionable diagnosis of the reality of rape. It is very difficult to simply say that all rapists “rape the same, think the same, do the same”, because some rapists enter a particular environment without the intention of raping.
On the other hand, some men feel a particular desire to be in control, and therefore, feed their urge by raping. The situational interpretive paradigm would sink things down to a more personal level by asking why a person rapes. Manly, people rape because they thrive off of an urge of control and dominance. Again, there are probably thousands of different answers to this generalized question of why men rape, but the highly individualized realm of situational interpretive wants to know “what it feels like to dominate another female?”.
And then there's psychology too! I mean, they might rape because they get off on the other person not wanting it. Or, they are just so selfish they don't care what the other person wants. Like... When you see a really hot woman walk by, you can't help but feel the rise of "I'd fuck her right now against that wall".
ReplyDeleteDefining rape should be simple in my opinion. There's an enormous difference between rough sex and rape. Either you want it or you don't.
I'm not sure that I agree with you at all. I mean you have stated a simple opinion. I have an opinion that is supported by research and evidence.
ReplyDeleteI mean yes, rape is an issue in our society, but I don't think you can confidently generalize men by saying "I'd fuck her against the wall" I mean for myself personally, sure I may stare at her ass, but fucking her against the wall is definitely not something that crosses my mind.
You have said that defining rape should be simple. Yet, you have stated that there is an huge difference between rough sex and rape. This statement seems to contridict your original opinion of "rape being a simple issue".
I appreciate your challenging opinion, but really your just one person with a voice without any support.