Word: raped
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...suggestion in "Revolt Against Rape" [July 22] that women in danger should scream should be carried one step further. Instead of screaming "rape" or "help," they should scream "fire." Unfortunately, many people within earshot may hesitate to respond to the screams of some one in danger unless they feel that they personally share that danger...
...Joseph and Potiphar's wife (one of the greatest stories ever told) by Roman followers of Caravaggio. One of those two paintings is of special interest because it was done by one of the few women artists of the day, Artemesia Gentileschi. Gentileschi--the victim of a scandalous rape--knew full well that no man is entirely pure, and shows Joseph during a moment of hesitation before rejecting Ms. Potiphar's advances...
Feminists have had rape counseling groups for more than a year (TIME, April 23, 1973). One of the newest and biggest is Women United Against Rape (WUAR) in Indianapolis. The group, which now numbers 50,000, has urged the police department to place special female officers on rape cases. In addition, WUAR has helped persuade 25 local industries to hold 200 safety classes for women, advising them, for example, to check the back seat of their cars before getting...
Hospitals, too, are becoming increasingly concerned. Some offer 24-hour counseling to rape victims brought to emergency rooms. Generally a woman is encouraged to talk openly about her experience. Counselors also provide follow-up psychological treatment for women who have persistent fears and nightmares. Says one girl who recently went through the experience: "Rape is a terribly, terribly brutal and degrading thing. You have to talk about it to someone afterward, and you have to keep working on yourself in order to recover...
...least ten states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina and Virginia have death as the maximum rape penalty...