RAPE AS A SOCIAL VICE: THE TRAUMA AND IMPLICATIONS

Abstract

The paper focused on the issue of rape as one of the social vices in our society. It addresses the causes and effects of rape and the position of the law on rape. The paper also examined rape as an instrument of revenge and highlights the efforts made by the Nigerian Government, United Nations and Humanitarian bodies to reduce or better still stamp out the menace from our society. A conclusion was drawn and recommendations made as to how rape issues should be handled by the victims, the government and the society, having known that rape is both physically and emotionally damaging. There is a call for the public to be enlightened and to be made aware of the laws of the land concerning this issue of rape.