Headline : Rape Is Still Rape Even If Youre Married - Report Finds Some South African Men Dont Believe It Is

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Sexual violence, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), includes any sexual act or attempt to obtain sex through coercion, regardless of the relationship between the parties. This encompasses rape, unwanted sexual touching, and non-contact forms of sexual violence.

One of the factors that differentiates healthy intimate partner sex from violent sexual encounters is consent: the voluntary, ongoing agreement to engage in sexual activity. It is essential in every sexual act, regardless of relationship status or prior interactions. And it can be withdrawn at any time.

Yet, deeply rooted cultural and societal beliefs continue to shape how consent is understood. A new wide-ranging study conducted by South Africa's Human Sciences Research Council sheds light on the scale of the issue. The results offer a sobering look at how South African women's autonomy in sexual matters is often dismissed or undermined.

Gender norms, gendered power relations and controlling behaviour exhibited by men may have contributed to this violence and, therefore, to the absence of consent.

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