As sexual assault is defined as any sexual act performed on an individual without their consent, it has been argued in the past the marriage vows give an implicit consent to sexual acts.
Rape within marriage is very difficult because it is accompanied by emotional, verbal and even physical abuse.The abuser often starts by controlling their spouse’s actions, way of dressing, who they interact with, etc. This makes the spouse emotionally vulnerable to manipulation on behalf of the abuser and allows for the belief that marital vows obligate them to consent to any type of sexual activity and that sex within marriage is available “on demand.”
Being in a relationship does not exclude you from suffering abuse -- it in fact may keep you silent about what is really happening because you feel committed to the person that you are with. However, no matter how committed you are in any relationship, it is not okay for your spouse to demand sex from you.
Rape within marriage is very difficult because it is accompanied by emotional, verbal and even physical abuse.The abuser often starts by controlling their spouse’s actions, way of dressing, who they interact with, etc. This makes the spouse emotionally vulnerable to manipulation on behalf of the abuser and allows for the belief that marital vows obligate them to consent to any type of sexual activity and that sex within marriage is available “on demand.”
Being in a relationship does not exclude you from suffering abuse -- it in fact may keep you silent about what is really happening because you feel committed to the person that you are with. However, no matter how committed you are in any relationship, it is not okay for your spouse to demand sex from you.
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