About Womens Issues: Has Rape Really Changed Over 80 Years?

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Womens Issues Womens Issues Issues & Impact Gender Bias Movers & Shakers From Linda Lowen, your Guide to Womens Issues We're all adults here and think we know the meaning of rape, right? Well, the U.S. federal government recently changed how the FBI and Dept. of Justice define rape, and it will help victims of both genders. So, what do you think constitutes rape? Also this week, a rape prevention campaign geared toward teen males goes viral and the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade is coming up. Why'd It Take 84 Years? U.S Govt Updates Definition of Rape A badly outmoded definition of rape -- virtually unchanged since its introduction in 1927 -- was finally put to rest on January 6, 2012, when U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced the federal government had adopted a more comprehensive definition...Read more See More About:  violence against women  crimes against women  rape and sexual assault The New Definition of Rape While the legal definition of rape varies widely from state to state, new federal guidelines put in place in early 2012 define rape as...Read more See More About:  violence against women  crimes against women  rape and sexual assault Rape Prevention Involves Men, Women and 'My Strength' I'm sensing a change in attitude toward rape and sexual abuse. Perhaps I'm being optimistic, but rape prevention advocacy is evolving with men getting involved in what was once largely seen as a "women's issue." (Stupid idea, that. It takes two to tango, partners aren't always of the opposite sex, and men are raped too)...Read more Roe v. Wade Anniversary Reflections Before we observe the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade this Sunday, here's a look back at previous reflections from past anniversaries: Looking to the Future on the 38th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade What the Roe v. Wade Ruling Actually Says Background on Roe v. Wade Despite Roe, Abortion Rare on TV and in Film Readers Respond: Why I'm a Feminist What Roe Gave to Women & Why Gerri Santoro Didn't Die in Vain Text of Roe v. Wade Ruling Women's Issues Ads Womens Shoes Womens Clothing Womens Fitness Womens Health Womens Plus Size Featured Articles Parenting, Caregiving & Family Relationships Money Matters for Women Life Transitions & Starting Over Media on Women - Images and Influences Feminist Movement & Equal Rights Violence Against Women   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More> This newsletter is written by: Linda Lowen Womens Issues Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Womens Issues newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Social Media Safety Tips for Women Decade of Women Who Changed the World What Men Think About Sex & Porn Protect Yourself From Cyberstalking Is 'Having It All' Possible? Advertisement