LogFAQs > #938797578

personally i get what you're saying there - it's rape but it's not rape; there's penetration but it's not with his dick. there's a certain underlying aspect that, when we think of that word, presumes a more vile action took place.

but know that this is also a defense that helps people get away with it. classic example there would be the idea that rape must either have the victim incapacitated or involve other methods of violence to it; if she doesn't have two black eyes or a broken leg, she must've consented somewhat so it's okay. here you'd say that sure he penetrated but it's a small penetration so it's not really the same thing. the defense is the same.

like yes, there's a scale. and technically in law there is also a legal scale too, rape you'll find in 3-4 degrees usually. but if you're gonna talk about a scale, be really careful to make sure you aren't using it as a defense of the act and are just bringing it up as social commentary on an indefensible act.

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