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International Journal ofLaw Management & Humanities
ISSN 2581-5369 · Open access
International Journal ofLaw Management & Humanities
Open accessArticleVol. 3 No. V (2020)pp. 434–438

The Silent Male Rape Victims in India

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Published 20 October 2020 · pp. 434–438 · Vol. 3 No. V (2020)
Abstract

This paper critically examines male rape in India. The male rape is not recognized in law. The male rape is a prevalent issue in society that can have profound number of negative effects on a victim. We are thinking about protection of women from sexual violence, rape and other sexual exploitation and we have enacted number of laws for them. What about the protection of males and boys? How can we protect their dignity and respect from the attack sexual assault and rape? There is a stereotype in the law and society that a man cannot be raped by women.

Keywords
Male rapeGender neutralitySection 375 Indian Penal CodeSexual violenceVictim supportCriminal law reform

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Aakansha Latala & Ishika Agarwal, The Silent Male Rape Victims in India, 3 Int'l J. L. Mgmt. & Human. 434 (2020).

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Aakansha Latala & Ishika Agarwal, The Silent Male Rape Victims in India, 3 Int'l J. L. Mgmt. & Human. 434 (2020).
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