Camille Paglia’s essay “Rape A Bigger Danger Than Feminists Know” discusses the controversial issue of rape, and argues that feminists have secluded the truth about sex from younger women. The essay was published in 1991 by the New York Newsday. According to Paglia, who has a Ph.D. in humanities, “Feminism keeps saying the sexes are the same. It keeps telling women they can do anything, go anywhere, say anything, wear anything. No, they can’t. Women will always be in sexual danger” (579). She mentions that woman are not physically incapable of doing whatever they desire, therefore, they should take extra precautions to ensure their safety. In support of her thesis, the author addresses the Northeastern campuses that have begun petitioning to raise awareness for what they call, “victims” (579). Paglia elaborates on how the punishment for rape has become less severe. In her days, accusers could be hung, knifed, or even sentenced to death for rape (579). She goes on to say that women will never have the opportunity to engage in…