Criminological Aspects of Corrective Rapes of Lesbians in South African Republic Cover Image

Kriminološki aspekti korektivnih silovanja lezbejki u Južnoafričkoj Republici
Criminological Aspects of Corrective Rapes of Lesbians in South African Republic

Author(s): Ena Kazić, Rialda Ćorović
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Criminal Law, Criminology, Studies in violence and power, Victimology
Published by: Institut za uporedno pravo
Keywords: corrective rapes; LGBT population; rape; South African Republic

Summary/Abstract: Corrective rapes are extremely big problem with which is facing South African society. It is caused by increasing intolerance towards members of LGBT society and that increase is followed by the increase of corrective rapes. The aim of this article is to represent the problem of corrective rapes from criminology point of view. Related to that, authors will define corrective rapes, represent their legal nature and its’ specific elements by which they are different from other rapes. We will explain the causes and consequences of corrective rapes and possibility of prevention of this form of sexual violence.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 207-217
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Serbian