i know that this is a sensitive topic for some so i don't mean to upset anyone. but when i read about this happening in the news i am confused. what exactly constitutes sexual assault?
2006-11-25 14:18:28 · 24 answers · asked by ylanger ylanger 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
about 10 years in jail
2006-11-25 14:20:58 · answer #1 · answered by azflyboy6477 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Rape is, in most jurisdictions, a crime defined as sexual intercourse or penetration without valid consent by both parties. In many jurisdictions, the penetration of the anus or the vagina can be considered rape (although most jurisdictions require the penetration of the vagina by a penis), and many jurisdictions, the penetration of either the vagina or the anus need not be by a penis, but can be by other objects such as a finger or a dildo. Sexual assault is any undesired physical contact of a sexual nature perpetrated against another person. While associated with rape, sexual assault is much broader and the specifics may vary according to social, political or legal definition. Both Men and Women can be guilty of either.
2016-05-23 02:56:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally, sexual assault does not involve an act of intercourse, rape does. However, in the media, the term sexual assault may include rape, depending on what information is being released.
2006-11-27 02:28:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A sexual assault could just be simply touching inappropriately; without going through the whole act. Raping is penetration.
2006-11-25 14:58:22 · answer #4 · answered by pixles 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sexual assault is ANY type of forceful sexual harassment or activity brought on by intimidation, fear, alcohol, etc.... it's non-consensual.
Rape is specific whereas sexual assault is the general term that rape may fall under. I'm sure you know what rape is... it's a TYPE of sexual assault.
2006-11-25 14:24:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
sexual assault can be anything from pinching someones bum to physically attacking them in a sexual way. Rape is penetration - therefore attempted rape is a sexual assault.
Glad you found that funny Jack - I hope it never happens to your mother or sister or wife or daughter - cos you'll be laughing on the other side of your face then!
2006-11-25 14:32:31 · answer #6 · answered by libbyft 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Sexual assualt is any thing done to anyone that is innappropriate in a sexual manner, excluding penetration. Rape is forced intercourse on a person, which does include penetration. Rape is a form of sexual assault.
2006-11-25 14:28:10 · answer #7 · answered by cambria 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sexual assault is indecent assault on both man and woman which does not involve sexual congress.Rape is one step further,when the assaulter,takes by force a man or woman to forcibly partake in vaginal sex.
2006-11-25 16:33:33 · answer #8 · answered by skeetejacquelinelightersnumber7 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just to add one of the clauses everyone else has missed. Sexuall assault is when you have consentuall sex with minor aged 14-15 and Statutory rape is when they are 13 or younger,
2006-11-25 14:56:48 · answer #9 · answered by Mr B 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Technically the definition of rape is penetration of the vagina or anus with the penis where consent was not given.
Other forms of sexual assault can be any sexual contact to which consent was not given which falls short of actual rape (e.g. groping, digital penetration, forced oral sex, etc) OR intercourse where the victim actually did consent, but the law does not recognise their ability to do so (e.g. they were under the age of consent).
2006-11-26 20:07:20 · answer #10 · answered by purplepadma 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sexual Assault is when someone attacks you and touches your body and attempts to have sex with you but does not. Rape is when someone has sexual intercourse with you against your will and without your permission. For it to be classed as rape. your attacker has to actually penetrate your vagina and have complete sex.
2006-11-25 14:33:47 · answer #11 · answered by Social Science Lady 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋