Rape by gender

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Rape by gender classifies types of rape by the sex and gender of both the rapist and the victim. This scope includes both rape and sexual assault more generally. Most research indicates that rape affects women disproportionately, with the majority of people convicted being men. Since the broadening of the definition of rape in 2012 in the US by the FBI, more recognition has been given to both male rape victims and female rapists, though men continue to comprise the majority of those convicted of sexual abuse. Since only a small percentage of acts of sexual violence are brought to the attention of the authorities, it is difficult to compile accurate rape statistics. Conviction rates differ by the gender of both the perpetrator and victim. Various studies argue that male-male and female-female prison rape are quite common and may be the least reported form of rape. Furthermore, many rape cases take place when the victims are below the age of consent, bringing in the issue of child sexual...

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