Marital Rape

Marital rape occurs when one spouse forcefully engages in sexual activity with the other without their consent. Despite being married, individuals have the right to autonomy over their own bodies, and forced sex is a violation of personal rights and bodily integrity. Laws in many places now recognize marital rape as a crime, emphasizing that consent is essential in all sexual encounters, regardless of marital status. It is a serious form of abuse and criminal offense, intended to protect individuals from non-consensual acts within marriage.