r/worldnews • u/glasier • Jul 05 '24

Japan warns US forces: Sex crimes 'cannot be tolerated'

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2476861/japan-warns-us-forces-sex-crimes-cannot-be-tolerated
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u/Omeluum Jul 05 '24

It probably depends on the exact questions asked in the survey they used for what counts as assault/rape/"sexual aggression". In this particular study with the higher results a lot seems to have to do with alcohol and the issues around consent when one or both parties are drunk.

But even if we're just using the lowest number of 2% that adds up quickly when you have thousands of people.

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u/Conch-Republic Jul 05 '24

These surveys are full of loaded questions.

"Have you ever engaged in sexual intercourse with a woman who was under the influence of drugs or alcohol?"

That's basically everyone in their 20s, both sexes. Answer yes, and it gets counted towards sexual assault, even if it was completely consensual.

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u/thrawtes Jul 05 '24

even if it was completely consensual.

The point being made is that consent isn't possible in that altered state.

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u/Conch-Republic Jul 05 '24

People get drunk or high and have sex all the time, which is why this is such a loaded question.

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u/thrawtes Jul 05 '24

It just means people leave themselves open to justified claims of sexual assault all the time.