Classification of Rape

Questions and Answers

What is the primary motive behind Anger Rape?

To engage in sexual relations with an acquaintance

To assert power and control over the victim

To torture the victim psychologically

To express anger or rage (correct)

Which category of rape involves multiple offenders and victim injuries?

Date Rape

Power Rape

Aggravated Rape (correct)

Serial Rape

What characterizes a Sadistic Rapist?

Uses anger to retaliate for perceived past wrongs

Committing rape as a secondary offense

Psychologically doubts his masculinity

Inflicts pain beyond what is necessary to subdue the victim (correct)

What describes an Opportunistic Rapist?

He commits rape alongside an initial offense Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rapist uses extreme anger to retaliate against women?

Anger-Retaliatory Rapist Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'criminology' specifically refer to?

The scientific study of crimes, criminals, and victims Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline is considered the 'mother' of criminology?

Sociology Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term 'criminologia' and in what year?

Rafael Garofalo in 1885 Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does the division 'the breaking of laws' pertain to in criminology?

The examination of reasons for crime causation Signup and view all the answers

How is criminology described in terms of its nature?

As a dynamic field that adapts to social changes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Rape

Anger Rape: Sexual assault arises from the assailant's anger, featuring increased physical violence.
Power Rape: The rapist seeks to assert dominance over the victim, illustrating control rather than sexual desire.
Sadistic Rape: Combines sexual aggression with a desire to inflict pain, resulting in psychological torture for the victim.
Acquaintance Rape: Occurs between individuals who know each other, breaking societal trust.
Aggravated Rape: Involves multiple attackers, use of weapons, and resultant injuries to the victim.
Date Rape: Forcible sexual acts that happen during a dating scenario.
Serial Rape: Committed by one person repeatedly over time.
Statutory Rape: Involves sexual relations between an adult male and an underage female, regardless of the minor's consent.

Categories of Rapists

Power-Reassurance Rapist: Doubts his masculinity and seeks to assert control.
Power-Assertive Rapist: Confident in masculinity; uses rape as a means of symbolic power over women.
Anger-Retaliatory Rapist: Acts violently out of extreme anger, often linked to real or imagined wrongs from women.
Sadistic Rapist: Derives pleasure from inflicting severe pain on victims.
Opportunistic Rapist: Commits rape as a secondary crime during another offense.

Rapist Behavior and Intent

Naïve Graspers: Inexperienced youths with unrealistic beliefs about female arousal; often awkward in social interactions.
Meaning Stretchers: Misinterpret friendliness as sexual consent, ignoring clear refusals from victims.

Criminology

Etymologically derived from Latin "crimen" (crime) and Greek "Logos" (study).
Coined as "criminologia" by Rafael Garofalo in 1885, with Paul Topinard using "criminologie" in 1887.
Defined as the scientific study of crimes, criminals, and victims, focusing on prevention and solutions.

Scope and Division of Criminology

Making of Laws: Analyzes the structure and nature of legal frameworks.
Breaking of Laws: Investigates reasons behind crime despite existing laws.
Reaction to Breaking Laws: Studies societal responses and its influences on criminality and offender treatment.

Nature of Criminology

Applied Science: Integrates various sciences such as anthropology and sociology to understand crime causes.
Social Science: Examines crime as a societal phenomenon.
Dynamic Nature: Evolves alongside social conditions and related scientific advancements.
Nationalistic Aspect: Study must be contextualized within local criminal laws.

Contributions to Criminology

Jeremy Bentham: Advocated for utilitarianism and the concept of the "felicific calculus" to deter crime.
Utilitarianism: Asserts that actions should contribute the greatest good for the majority.
Felicific Calculus: A method for weighing pleasure against pain in decision-making processes.
Panopticon Prison: Designed for constant surveillance where inmates cannot tell if they are being observed.

Neo-Classical School of Criminology

Argues for exemption from conviction under certain circumstances that limit free will.
Recognizes mitigating factors for different groups, such as children and the mentally ill.

Positivist/Italian School

Founders: Cesare Lombroso, Enrico Ferri, Rafae Garofalo.
Suggests that external factors can compel individuals to commit crimes, highlighting the socio-biological influences.

Professional Regulations

Conditions for teaching criminology include valid permits and adherence to ethical standards.
Clear grounds for revocation of professional registration include criminal conviction, fraud, negligence, and addiction issues.

Punishments and Violations

Imprisonment and fines imposed for unauthorized practice of criminology or fraudulent activities related to professional registration.
Accountability extends to corporate entities and their responsible officers for violations.

Description

This quiz explores various classifications of rape, highlighting the motivations behind different types of sexual assaults. Topics include anger rape, power rape, and sadistic rape, focusing on the psychological and physical aspects involved. Understand how these classifications can contribute to a broader social warning about violence.