Rape statistics

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Statistics on rape and other acts of sexual assault are commonly available in industrialized countries, and have become better documented throughout the world. Inconsistent definitions of rape, different rates of reporting, recording, prosecution and conviction for rape can create controversial statistical disparities, and has led to concerns that many rape statistics may not accurately represent the extent of its prevalence. In some jurisdictions, male-on-female rape is the only form of rape counted in the statistics. Some jurisdictions also don't count being forced to penetrate another as rape, creating further controversy around rape statistics. Countries may not define marital rape (forced sex on a spouse) as rape. Rape is an under-reported crime. The reasons for not reporting rape vary across countries, and may include fear of retaliation, uncertainty about whether a crime was committed or if the offender intended harm, feelings of shame or humiliation, not wanting the offender to...

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