Rape

Last updated 9/7/07

Your paper could be done on one of these central research questions that reflect current issues about rape:
For each question, a few sources are suggested to help you get started with your research

  1. How has the legal system helped or hindered the rape situation in the United States?
  2. What part do alcohol and drugs play in rape?
  3. What are the issues related to rape on college campuses in the United States?

General search terms: "rape" OR "unwanted sex" OR "sex without consent" OR "sexual coercion"

How has the legal system helped or hindered the rape situation in the U.S.?
Search terms:
Òrape" AND ("legal system" OR Ólaw")
Òstatutory rapeÓ
Databases:
Electric Library
FirstSearch
Opposing Viewpoints
Student Resource Center
Links:
  • http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/main.aspx?dbName=DocumentViewer&DocumentID=32701
  • http://www.cnn.com/2004/LAW/02/13/findlaw.analysis.colb.statutory.rape/
  • http://www.wccpenang.org/r_rape_06.htm
    • Books:
    345.0258  RAP  The Rape Reference
    362.88ÊÊÊÊ  VIO  Violence Against Women
    364.153ÊÊ  FAI  ÊSexual Violence
    364.153ÊÊ  SEX  Sexual Violence

     

    What part do alcohol and drugs play in rape?
    Search terms:
    "rape" AND "drugs"
    "rape" AND "alcohol"
    Databases:
    Electric Library
    FirstSearch
    Opposing Viewpoints
    Student Resource Center
    Links:
  • http://www.cfoc.org/411AboutSex/drugsex/
    Drugs:
  • http://www.4women.gov/faq/rohypnol.htm
  • http://www.aaets.org/article136.htm
    Alcohol:
  • http://www.interactivetheatre.org/resc/alcohol.html
  • http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/ceduc/alc_assault.html
    Books:
    362.8292ÊÊVIOÊViolence Against Women
    362.883ÊÊÊÊLINÊThe Date Rape Prevention Book
    362.883ÊÊÊÊMILÊDrugs and Date Rape




    What are issues related to rape on college campuses in the U.S.?
    Search terms:
    ÒrapeÓ AND ("college" OR "university")
    Databases:
    Electric Library
    FirstSearch
    Opposing Viewpoints
    Links:
  • http://www.nycagainstrape.org/research_factsheet_86.html
  • http://www.now.org/issues/violence/030702college.html
  • http://www.voice.gatech.edu/site_content/1_voice/3_Statistics.php
  • http://www.popcenter.org/problems/problem-acquaintance.htm
    Books:
    362.88ÊÊÊÊÊVIO Violence Against Women
    362.883ÊÊ DATÊDate Rape
    364.1532ÊRAPÊRape On Campus