nocturnalI can see where you got confused in that because in the 1970's rape was defined as a man having forcible sex with a woman. and that was then changed to forcible male to female to the be gender neutral. However, when the first case did come about a judge had to read the law as written and it was ruled that women can not penetrate a man by having regular intercourse. Some states have amended and change the laws, but not all of them have. and there's still quite a few states where they can't be charged unless they stick a finger in your butt or fuck you with a strap on.
If you take a look at article 130 or New York penal law (only using NY because that's where Columbia is and where this whole thing went down) the language for rape specifically says 'he or she engages in sexual intercourse' (in any of the degrees) and sexual intercourse is defined as "ordinary meaning and occurs upon any penetration, however slight". Because the language says 'he or she engages in' that leaves the possibility that both men and women can be charged. No, a woman cannot penetrate, however she can engage in sexual intercourse. Not hard to understand...
Granite_StateWhat about the stigma that a male is supposed to get a high paying job and anything else is failure? We are taught to get the highest possible salary with anything less being unacceptable. I mean I dont see one systematic issue with women at current schools but please send some stats my way if you got them.
As for the rape thing, dont believe a word of it. With all the recent scandals breaking I really can't find a stance on that, especially since its been proven time and time again that college girls lie about rape, especially considering a vast majority of those claims come from girls who were under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time. Plus, no offense, but like ZZZskiZZZ said you seem to think sexual assault and rape are the same thing so I really don't know if you are talking legitimate forceful penetration or a guy touched a girls boob and she claimed rape. Once again, more than willing to change my stance if credible sources are provided.
I don't believe that stigma exists at all. Men are applauded if they are successful, rich and powerful, but they are also applauded if they go become reclusive mountain men. Look at skiing. Yes, there are a few high paid skiers, but some of the most respected live out of vans and deliver pizza. Men can do pretty much whatever they want (be successful or not) without too many repercussions.
As for the rape thing? I'm willing to bet there are far more legitimate rapes on and off campus that go unreported for every illegitimate, girl-who-cried rape situation.
Also, the lines between rape and sexual assault can be pretty darn close. Again, from article 130 of New York penal law. Rape is vaginal intercourse. Criminal sexual act is oral or anal intercourse. Aggravated sexual abuse is penetration with an object. There are degrees of severity to all of these acts. It's not always a cut and dry situation, especially when drugs and alcohol have blurred what exactly happened.