The Debate Of Rap Music, By Kate Roberts, And Amita Vyas...

The question of what causes rape, is a hard one to answer with certainty. Of course, nothing is ever 100% certain. Sexuality has long been a focus in many societies, and as Kate Roberts, and Amita Vyas from the Aspen Institute acknowledge, â€Å"On one side, sexuality renders power, while on the other, it causes fear and discomfort† (Roberts). In this century, there are numerous aspects that contribute to how people view sexuality. Some might debate that Rap Music, through its use of lyrics, tries to address sex and objectify human relationships. With the use of language, these concepts are passed on from generation to generation, each adapting a changed view on sexuality. Despite what some might infer causes rape, there are several aspects†¦show more content†¦Maxwell also started a hashtag on twitter, #RapeCultureIsWhen. Zerlina’s hashtag prompted mass amounts of stories and insightful posts I believe perfectly exemplify the appearance of rape culture. #RapeCultureIsWhen women who come forward are questioned about what they were wearing. This statement is entirely sexist, and unfortunately it happens. Women are taught to cover up before going out to protect themselves. Protect them from what? This only teaches women to cover up to prevent themselves from becoming victims of sexual assault. Not only is it inappropriate to make women feel they should dress more conservatively, it is even more inappropriate to encourage women to present themselves as objects. #RapeCultureIsWhen people utter, â€Å"She was asking for it.† Beyond being offensive, this sickening comment does nothing but suggest that a female has the intention of being raped because of how she is acting, or what she is wearing. It is sad to consider, especially in a democratic society where everyone should be innocent until proven guilty, that people will jump to conclusions and assume that the female will â€Å"cry rape† or want someone to rape her. This connotation leads to inappropriate questions asked by the police. #RapeCultureIsWhen victims are asked by the police, â€Å"Do you have a boyfriend?† In Jon Kraukers novel Missoula, a book about rape and the justice system at The University