What do you think and feel when you hear the word rape? Do you feel uncomfortable? Maybe even angry? Your certain feelings and emotions towards this word are a result of rape culture. Rape culture, in essence, is the way a society as a whole views and reacts to rape or cases of rape. In 2013, the FBI defined rape as “penetration…of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sexual organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.” » (Division Crime Statistics Management Unit 1). The definition was eventually changed after the old definition was deemed inappropriate by today's standards, which previously stated that physical force must be used for rape to be considered rape. This is good news for the men and women fighting to have the definition changed, but unfortunately it does not mean state laws are changed in the same way. Although the FBI recognizes the old definition as inappropriate, most states do not. Sexual assault is a generally unreported crime, with only an average of 36% of sexual abuse cases actually reported to authorities (Planty 7). Some forms of rape can include physical harm, threats, or even death of the victim, and most victims do not want to tell others for fear of criticism, self-blame, or even fear that their attackers carry out their threats. In many cases, victims have reason to be afraid. When someone is brave enough to report sexual assault, they not only find themselves in a lengthy legal process, but also in a situation where their motives are questioned and misunderstood, which is the last thing they want afterward. his sexual assault. experience. The legal system in the United States...... middle of article...... Journal Of American College Health 59.7 (2011): 588-594. Elite academic research. Internet. February 14, 2014.9. Gilmore, Stephanie. “The Dynamics of Second Wave Feminist Activism in Memphis, 1971-1982: Rethinking the Liberal/Radical Divide.” NWSA Journal 15.1 (2003): 94. Elite Academic Research. Internet. February 14, 2014.10. Caruso, Kevin. “Rape victims prone to suicide. » 1. www.suicide.org. Internet. 2002.11. Michigan Penal Code. “Evidence of the victim’s sexual behavior. » www.legislature.mi.gov. Section 750.520j. Internet. February 14, 2014.12. Divisional Crime Statistics Management Unit. “FAQ about the change in the UCR definition of rape.” http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/recent-program-updates/new-rape-definition-frequently-asked-questions. 1-7. Internet. February 14, 2014.13. Jill Smolowe and Jeff Truesdell. “Daisy Coleman: Bullied to the Edge.” » People Magazine Vol. 81, no. 3. 83-85. Print. February 14. 201