RAPE CAUSES EFFECTS AND PUNISHMENT FOR A RAPIST
Subject : Security Education
Class : BASIC 9 / JSS 3
Week 2
Topic : RAPE
Behavioural Objectives : At the end of the lesson, learners will be able to
- Say the meaning of rape.
- Explain the causes of rape.
- List out the effects of rape on the victim
- Discuss the necessary punishment for a rapist
Previous Knowledge : Learners have prior knowledge of
Meaning and Causes of Theft Punishment for Stealing
in their previous class
Content :
MEANING OF RAPE
Rape is an act of having forceful sexual interaction with another person particularly a female gender,The female gender most often fall victim of rape by the male,but in few cases, a man can also be raped by a woman.
Rape is a very serious crime,it often leaves the victim with bruises an serious wounds,
sometimes,the victim dies while being raped or later after the crime is committed.
CAUSES OF RAPE
Exposure to pornography
peer influence
movement during odd hours
indecent dressing
Immoral music
occultic activities
Lack of self control
EFFECTS OF RAPE ON RAPE VICTIMS
1. Psychological trauma
2. Health problems
3. Danger of contracting HIV/AIDS
4. Social stigmatization.
Types of Rape
1. Acquaintance rape
Acquaintance rape, also sometimes called date rape, is a type of rape that occurs between two people who know each other. This can be two people who are in a romantic relationship, two people who are friends, or two people who have just met. Acquaintance rape can happen anywhere, including at home, at school, or at work.
2. Gang rape
Gang rape is a type of rape that involves multiple perpetrators. Gang rapes can occur between strangers, but they often occur between people who know each other, such as members of a gang or athletes on a team. Gang rapes are often preplanned and can be motivated by a desire to humiliate or degrade the victim.
3. Statutory rape
Statutory rape is a type of rape that occurs when one person engages in sexual intercourse with another person who is below the age of consent. The age of consent varies from country to country, but it is typically around 16 years old. Statutory rape can be charged as a felony in many jurisdictions, even if the act was consensual.
PUNISHMENT FOR RAPISTS
1. Harsher prison sentences
Currently, the average prison sentence for a rapist is just over six years. This is far too lenient, given the severity of the crime. Harsher prison sentences would send a strong message that rape is a serious crime that will not be tolerated.
2. Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Another way to Punish rapists more severely would be to institute mandatory minimum prison sentences. This would ensure that all rapists serve at least a minimum amount of time in prison, regardless of the circumstances of their crime.
3. Increased fines
In addition to harsher prison sentences, rapists should also be subject to increased fines. These fines could be used to fund victim support programs or to help pay for the victims’ medical expenses.
4. Sex offender registration
All rapists should also be required to register as sex offenders. This would make it easier for potential victims to know if there are sex offenders in their area and would make it more difficult for offenders to reoffend.
5. Chemical castration
One controversial way to punish rapists is through chemical castration, which involves the administration of drugs that reduce sexual urges and libido. This treatment is currently used in some countries as a way to prevent sex offenders from reoffending or committing such act again.
Presentation: The topic is presented step by step.
Step 1 : The subject teacher revises the previous topics with the young learners
Step 2 : The instructor introduces the new topic by asking these learners the questions that are related to the topic
What is the meaning of Theft?
Who can explain the causes of theft?
Someone should please kindly list out the punishment for theft.
Step 3 : The teacher allows the learners to give out their own contributions and he corrects them when the needs arise
Evaluation :
- What is theft ?
- state the causes of theft
- list any four effects of theft
- what is the punishment for theft?
- What is rape?
- What are the punishment for Rape? Mention two
Conclusion
The subject teacher goes round to mark and does the necessary corrections. He or she uses the opportunity to reteach the same topic to learners that didn’t quiet get it right the first time.
