The Crime of Rape in Jewish Law

R. Irshai

The Crime of Rape in Jewish Law

Gender Studies

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Abstract

This paper, part of a larger study exploring the treatment of rape in Jewish law (halakhah), will focus on rabbinic readings of the biblical sources. How did the Talmud understand the crime of rape? Did the rabbis see rape only as a property offense? What distinguishes rape from seduction? What is the meaning of the Talmudic statement: "an act performed under compulsion may have terminated with her consent"? Can a husband rape his wife? The paper will also consider modern halakhic approaches and a feminist critique that follows the path of Catharine MacKinnon, who identifies sexual vulnerability as a main instrument of patriarchal dominance.

Original language	American English
State	Published - 2012
Event	The Society of Jewish Ethics - Annual Meeting - Washington, United States Duration: 5 Jan 2012 → 8 Jan 2012 https://scethics.org/sites/default/files/2012%20program%20master%20with%20tabs%2012-4-11.pdf (Website)

Conference

Conference	The Society of Jewish Ethics - Annual Meeting
Country/Territory	United States
City	Washington
Period	5/01/12 → 8/01/12
Internet address	https://scethics.org/sites/default/files/2012%20program%20master%20with%20tabs%2012-4-11.pdf (Website)

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The Society of Jewish Ethics - Annual Meeting
Irshai, R. (Participation - Conference participant)
5 Jan 2012 → 8 Jan 2012
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