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Here is another interest “agree to disagree” topic, brought about by the Speaker of the House Alix Boyd-Knight – a strong advocate against domestic violence towards women.
The speaker is of the view that if a man has sex with his wife without her consent it should be considered rape.
Boyd-knight is asking that the Sexual Offenses Act by reviewed by parliament – because in 2008 Dominican married woman are still being treated as “chattel.”
The Sexual Offenses Act Laws of Dominica under rape (chapter 10; Article 49) states that “any person who is convicted of the crime of rape is liable to imprisonment for ten years.”
I’m curious to hear your comments on whether or not rape within marriage should be considered a criminal act? Share your opinions in the comments.
———–My Personal Note———–
I believe there are times where the Speaker of the House can be a bit impartial, but this time I’ve to agree with her. There are too many cases where a lot of men in Dominica believe that once a woman say “I Do” – she have given up all her rights as a human being. There is no logically reason why a man should force him on any woman, or even worse his wife.
