The problem with rape as a crime, is that the crime very much depends on the actions of both parties. Assuming the evidence shows that intercourse took place and any other physical evidence has been considered, it essentially boils down to the understanding of consent. This means that key evidence will be that of the victim and the perpetrator. Assuming you believe in the right to a fair trial, this means the victim's motives and actions will be questioned.
What makes it harder is that not many of us will be able to determine a reasonable definition of consent. Certainly, there will be cases of explicit consent. However, there are surely as many (or more) cases involving implicit consent and this opens up a massive grey area. To me, these are the cases where the victim does have some burden of responsibility. Ignoring or denying this does nothing to get to the root of the problem, which is almost certainly cultural.
Cultural problems take time and a shift in attitudes to solve. I would guess many of society's problems have wealth inequality at their roots. In terms of rape, I would guess this generally boils down to the perceived power and worth of one individual over another, which is exacerbated by our social hierarchies.
Regarding YouTube atheists generally, they pretty much all regurgitate the same old arguments and have very little to add to a discussion. The same is true of many of the more famous Atheist speakers also.
What makes it harder is that not many of us will be able to determine a reasonable definition of consent. Certainly, there will be cases of explicit consent. However, there are surely as many (or more) cases involving implicit consent and this opens up a massive grey area. To me, these are the cases where the victim does have some burden of responsibility. Ignoring or denying this does nothing to get to the root of the problem, which is almost certainly cultural.
Cultural problems take time and a shift in attitudes to solve. I would guess many of society's problems have wealth inequality at their roots. In terms of rape, I would guess this generally boils down to the perceived power and worth of one individual over another, which is exacerbated by our social hierarchies.
Regarding YouTube atheists generally, they pretty much all regurgitate the same old arguments and have very little to add to a discussion. The same is true of many of the more famous Atheist speakers also.
