09.01.05

Controversy in South Africa over device to snare rapists

Posted in Commentary, Medical at 2:25 pm by Bassam

In South Africa, with the world’s highest per-capita rate of reported rapes (119 per 100,000 people, though unre), a female condom was invented that has barbs built into it that will hook onto the rapist during the initial penetration. It will cause incredible pain, and can only be removed by surgery. It is meant for women who frequently have to travel dangerous areas late at night, and would be used as a safeguard against rape.
Already, there is a lot of controversy over this device.

Controversy in South Africa over device to snare rapists – World – smh.com.au

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