Question

Rape and sexual assault is a social problem in our society. What kind of public policy and private action can we adopt to lessen the amount of rape in American society ?

Answer 1

America is relatively a free country which gives more freedom to individual freedom. This has resulted in many people having more number of sexual partners in their life time. People, if not in a committed relationship can have sex at their will. People are free to move around experience people and life. They even experiment everything before committing to a relationship. Even then there are sexual assaults and rapes in American Society. Most of the time, the one who commits these crime is an acquaintance, friend and family member of the victims.

Firstly, we need to spread awareness about people and places where sexual abuse might take place. So, that they will at least be aware of the advances these people and places will make.

Secondly, we need to encourage victims to speak boldly and provide protection. This will shame the offenders and they will think about committing this.

Thirdly, we need sever punishments for sexual offenders as it is against the individual’s right to live which is provided by the constitution.

Finally, Parents and schools should educate children about the possible instances of abuse and tell them that they should be bold enough to tell the parents or teachers about the possible misconducts.