A Modest Proposal for the prevention of rape that allows people of the world to live happily without fear of rapists and the inevitable traumatic memories and experiences they can cause
Imagine you’re running, clothes soaked in tears and sweat from trying to escape the calloused hands of needy attackers. Attackers who cannot comprehend the word “no”. This is a reality for some women, men, and even children. Most of the time, victims who eventually get the courage to tell someone about their traumatizing experiences end up being silenced with statements like, “What were you wearing?”, “You were asking for it.”, and “You owe me.” People are sexually assaulted or raped every day on many occasions. Walking home from a nightclub, in the workplace
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by their bosses, and even as children by their own family members. Women and men, young and old, are stripped of their dignity and self-worth when a stranger or lover touches them without their consent. Across the world, in places like Mexico, young women are sold into sex trafficking at a young age because of poverty. Nowadays, women are put into categories of slut and prude based on how they choose to express themselves, whether it be the clothes they wear or their attitude and confidence. Also, many allegations have risen in the past year by many women of Hollywood who have been sexually assaulted by other actors or directors. It doesn't matter where you come from or what you do with your life, people will always find a way to rape. Having seen and heard stories from real life and television, the world will be a better place without rape.
How, might you ask? For one, women can be free. They can have the freedom to wear their desired clothing no matter the length or style and they can be free to walk amongst themselves at night without being catcalled, kidnapped, or groped in anyway. They can be themselves with no after thought of being called a slut or a prude. Also, without rapists, overpopulation and the number of abortions would decrease drastically. Most rapists don’t consider condoms, so the possibility of an unwanted child isn’t unheard of. Without rapists, women will not get pregnant with unwanted children. One of the many reasons women gets an abortion is because of the thought of raising a child with the man that raped them can provoke an awful feeling of guilt and disgust inside them. Without rapists, abortions would happen way less frequently, and women won’t get ridiculed if they try to get an abortion seeing as strangers believe it’s their decision as to what a woman does with her …show more content…
body. Every ninety-eight seconds someone in the United States is sexually assaulted. Since 1998, there have been an estimated seventeen million women who are victims of rape. Neurological studies have suggested that the act of rape stems from the inability to distinguish aggressive or sexual impulses. Almost like a male chimpanzee attacking a female with the desire to mate, rapists have the same mindset. Rape is the act of an animal. Someone who doesn’t understand the basic knowledge of manners and human empathy doesn’t deserve to live a normal life. If rapists want to act like animals, why not treat them as such? The solution is as proceeds, anyone convicted of a sexual related crime should be immediately sent to a Rapist Zoo. The structure of the Rapist Zoo will resemble a zoo and a prison combined. Large enclosures, containing the aspects of a jungle or dessert, will house packs of rapists. They will be fed two meals each day; raw pieces of meat, seeing as how that is how they perceive their victims. They will be trained in the harshest ways possible and those who do not learn and continue to misbehave will be tranquilized. Also, the enclosures will contain speakers that blast harsh animal noises so that the rapists will feel more at home with their species. Rapists who train completely with no problems will be drugged and put into a virtual simulation. In this virtual simulation they will be in a situation where they will have intercourse with a random subject. If the subject shows any signs of discomfort, says no or stop, or does not wish to proceed and the rapist continues assaulting them, the rapist will be immediately put to death. Those who do the right thing will be set free. The seclusion and inevitable disposal of rapists may be a bit harsh. But my proposal provides a lengthy list of advantages that better the lives of many. Firstly, as I have previously stated, clothing. Girls will have more freedom to wear whatever they desire without fears. Sexist school dress codes that reinforce rape culture will be a thing of the past. Secondly, without rapists, families will save money. Parents of victims will not have to pay for therapy sessions or doctors’ visits that are deemed useless and provide no beneficial help to the victims whatsoever. Thirdly, the lives of Americans will be in better hands. Known for his inappropriate language, President Donald Trump will most likely be a resident of the Rapist Zoo. If President Trump is removed from office, it will give a sense of safety to the many women of America. Women who don't wished to be “grabbed” in certain areas and discriminated against because of their body type. Fourthly, academic scores will increase drastically, and people will be smarter. Adolescent boys in school won’t be distracted by the shoulders or knees of teen girls because they would fear the consequences if they were to behave inappropriately. This fear will allow them to focus on their schoolwork, tests, and any other academic achievements that can make them smarter. Lastly, the number of suicides of teen girls will decrease. Based on certain statistics, thirteen percent of teen girls commit suicide because they have been sexually assaulted or raped. If rapists are no longer roaming the streets, it will be one less reason for someone to kill themselves. Although this may seem like a great solution to end rape, it is completely absurd.
Feeding into rape culture is about not giving consequences to those who need them. In this world, we should be teaching our children about love and not telling them what they can and can’t wear. Instead of teaching young girls that if a boy hits them that it's because they have a crush, we should teach them to hit back. Don’t put boys on a pedestal for losing their virginity at a young age and tell girls that they are “whores” and “sluts” if they do the same. Start teaching Sex Ed in schools and emphasize the importance of consent and the meaning of the word “no”. Stop victim-blaming and start questioning the attacker about their morals as a decent human and if they understand that their actions have ramifications. The solution is easy, just act like a normal human-being and don’t rape
people. I confess, I have no interest in ever visiting or working at one of these Rapist Zoos. My proposal having no other purpose then to provide safe environments for women, allow freedom of expression without fear, and give rapists the treatments they deserve. I will not be greatly affected by this proposal as I have never raped someone, been assaulted nor met someone who has been.
Rape is a virus that infects every nation, culture and society. It is constantly referred to as “the unfinished murder”, because of the deep state of despair the rapist leaves the victim in. There is no common identifiable trend that determines who will be a rape victim. Women are not assaulted because of their attitudes or actions, they are attacked simply because they are present. With rapists, just as with their victims, there is no identifiable trend. The old myth that only “sick, dirty, old, perverted men” commit rapes is a lie that society tells itself in order to sleep better at night. The startling truth is that most rapists work under a veil of normalcy. In order for the percentage of rapes to decrease, we have to change our ideas about rape and let go of the old myths of the past. And until this happens, rape will continue to plague our world at large.
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I am a 19-year-old girl, far too old to think I know everything. I don’t pretend to be an expert on rape. Having known the feel of a cold blade pressed to my side gave me no superior understanding of the crime, only a small scar to remember it by. Thus I offer you no solution. I cannot say with any conviction that my writing will help to save even one person from being subjected to a similar fate. Before you’ve read to the bottom of this page three more girls will be sexually assaulted, one girl will be raped. Neither the eloquence of my words, nor the fervor of my voice will have changed a thing.
To be raped is to be sexually assaulted forcefully and unwillingly. According to the Uniform Crime reports, of all serious offenses, rape is probably “the most under reported crime.” Victims of rape are not only violated physically, they are violated mentally as well. It is a very traumatic experience that woman have to deal with for the remainder of their life. They usually incur symptoms of post-traumatic stress syndrome, stress disorders, fear, constant memories of the attack, a loss of confidence, and shame. (Mary E. Williams) These effects alter the victim’s life severely and can interfere with their day to day life and relationships. Being raped is a horrific crime that no woman should ever have to endure. In many cases victims of rape may become impregnated by the perpetrator leaving the victim to another form of violation. According to the Alan Guttmacher Institute, at least 9,100 abortions each year are attributed to pregnancies that occur because of forced sexual intercourse. (Irin Carmon)