Explain how rape laws have changed over the last 200 years.
What will be an ideal response?
The answer should include the following points:
- Traditional definition defined rape as forced sexual intercourse with a woman not one's wife.
- Rape was often classified as a capital offense.
- Most jurisdictions have changed their laws to reflect an awareness of marital rape and no longer limit rape to sexual intercourse with a woman.
- At the same time, laws have given some protection to the alleged victim by limiting testimony about past sexual conduct and the like.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Limiters:
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