Chapter One: Project Overview

Anti Date Rape

CHAPTER ONE:
Project Overview

Chapter One: Project Overview

Chapter One : Project Overview

1.1 Introduction Rape is a type of sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse, which is initiated by one or more persons against another person without that person's consent. A person who commits an act of rape is known as a rapist. The act may be carried out by physical force, coercion, abuse of authority or with a person who is incapable of valid consent. Rape is not an act of desire. It is an act of domination and control. In instances of rape, sex is used as a means of enforcing power and domination. It is important to remember that rape is a crime. It is never the fault of the victim. Rape is a traumatic experience and one needs the support of their loved ones to help them through this difficult time. Most of the women are frequently subject to rape on city streets, public transportation, and underground car park or in their own neighborhoods. Study also shows that there is a high percentage of rapists are acquaintances, friends or relatives. Such daily occurrences limit the rights and freedoms of women as equal citizens to enjoy their neighborhoods and cities. In this decade, rape is not prompted by provocative dressing. Many students, including women wearing the "tudung", and of all ages have been raped and this lead to the reproducing of rape cases in a greater numbers. According to statistic, for every rape case that is reported, 9 go unreported which had really brought a big impact to the women especially the rape victims. Rape and sexual assault can happen to anybody and can affect victims in so many ways. There are so many feelings to deal with which can often seem overwhelming fear, anger, confusion, numbness, difficulty in making decisions, shock, rage, disbelief, panic. Trauma can affect people in different ways, some people may become withdrawn, depressed, want to be alone, isolate themselves, others may have panic attacks and be full of fear not wanting to go out, some may carry on with normal everyday life, seemingly as if nothing has happened, others may display anger and aggression. Therefore, a campaign is important to create the awareness on the rape issue. Besides, by organizing a campaign, it can educate prospective victims and their friends to raise awareness of services available for victims and to increase confidence people have in reporting sexual crimes.

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1.2 Problem Statements and Issues

Rape is a social problem, because it does not only concern the individual but a large number of people. It is conceded as such as it has grabbed the attention of political leaders. A variety of interest groups have expressed increasing concern over forcible rape, thus contributing to its definition as a social problem. Anti-rape and rape prevention are terms encompassing several interests, but the most active and vocal groups are those emerging from the womens movement and focusing on the objective of eliminating rape. There are quite a number on women against rape campaigns held previously, but rape cases are still reproducing in a greater numbers. Rape cases in Malaysia are still on the rise. It works out to an average of a woman raped once every two-and-a-half hours. From 2006, the number of rape cases has been steadily escalating from 2,431 to 3,098 in 2007, 3,409 in 2008 and 3,626 in 2009. Last year, however, the number dropped slightly to 3,595 cases. Suspects or perpetrators are usually known to the victims, which explains why rapes often happen in homes, be it the victim's or the suspect's. The past five years' records show 11,064 rape incidents took place in residences, 2,900 in public places, 1,362 in hotels and budget hotels, 580 in vehicles and 252 cases in "unknown places. Rape as a social problem. Rape cases reproducing in a greater number. Suspects or perpetrators are usually known to the victims

1.3 Objectives and Aims

1.3.1 Aims
To educate students and young adults be aware of rape and its factor.

1.3.2 Objectives -To educate prospective victims and their friends about personal safety.
-To raise awareness of services available for victims. -To inform and alert the public about the issue of rape nowadays. -Blu Inc as the sponsor To spread the rape issue and build the awareness among the public to the readers through the media (Female magazine).