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Introduction
a. Attention­Getter
Liar [lahy­er]. A noun a person who does not tell the truth. Blame [bleym]. A verb meaning to hold responsible. Consent [kuh n­sent]. A verb meaning to permit, approve, or agree.
b. Introduction of issue/ preview of reasons: only 3% of rapists serve a day in jail. Sexual assault prevention education programs that focus on women being told to take measures to prevent rape instead of men being told not to rape. rape jokes are used daily and are being defended. We live in a world where we support, excuse, and encourage male sexuality and aggression. 1­5 women will be raped in her lifetime.
c. Thesis
In society today, rape culture has forced the world to support, excuse, and encourage male sexual aggression, and lay the blame on the woman victim.
II. Body Paragraph 1 (strongest Point):
A. Transition/ Topic Sentence:
In the US there is a reported rape every 6.2 minutes(A Rape a Minute). 97 out of 100 rapists receive no punishment. The victim is the actual person receiving the punishment even after the crime.
B. Support with research:
A survey done in Britain found a third of Britain believe that women who acts flirtatiously is partially or completely to blame for her rape, more than a quarter believe that a women is responsible if she wears sexy or revealing clothing or is drunk. More men than women have these opinions. The rapist is never blamed.
The rape and suicide of Cherice Moralez and teacher Stacey Rambold only spent a day in jail case. The judges comments toward Moralez insinuating she brought the rape on herself.*put direct quotes of judge* Women end up coming out months if not years after their attack because they are scared how people will react. They are shamed and criticized. C. Consideration of counter arguments
Women have the power of seduction and men cannot help their sexual urges.
We are raised to be responsible for our own behavior, choices, and actions. But when it

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