Marital Rape

Abstract

Rape is a form of violence which exists from the ancient times in history. But it has been used to express power over women by men. Although we believe in Islam, which give us a charter of human rights long before it was recognized by the world, it has been interpreted to support some ideas which are misquoted or not explained with their contexts. Similar condition is in the case of marital rape which is an issue not acknowledged in Pakistan. This issue was initially raised by women rights activists. The issue is hushed up because it is considered that once married women give up her right on her body. Since forced sexual relations between a husband and wife are not legally considered cases of “rape” the question arises whether or not a wife herself views the incident as a “rape”. There are two important issues, which must be researched in the case of marital rape. The first area is victim offender relations and the second considers the element of power.

Rights of Women in Islamic and Pakistan Law and Constitution

“…It is, however, criticized that despite the using term sexual abuse it does not define spousal rape or marital rape as a part of domestic violence. (22) The Punjab assembly also passed a bill on domestic violence on 24 th Feb. 2016. The Governor of The Punjab Province signed it.…”