Justice Knows No Gender
American culture is dominated by the idea that women should be treated differently than men. There are numerous arguments about whether their treatment is better or worse than that of men, but there is no debating how women are treated when it comes to sexual assault. Since most women are smaller in stature and have a less intimidating mannerisms than men, they easily become the target of assault. With these facts in mind, it is easy to understand why sexual assault laws favor the defense of a woman. Furthermore, these laws are useful to protect a woman’s safety and peace of mind. When the gaze is turned to non-violent sexual assault cases, however, policies and statutes begin to become less balanced. Consent is the main mechanism by which these cases are judged. Unfortunately for the criminal justice system, consent is rarely expressed in an way. Happy marriages and healthy relationships are just two examples of situations where ve...