MORAL ISSUES INHERENT IN RAPE CASES IN NIGERIA A PAPER WRITTEN BY

Asha Joseph Olufemi

Abstract


This paper titled Moral issues inherent in cases of rape in Nigeria argued that rape is a vice with inherent moral issues with varied implications for the people of Nigeria and the nation as an entity.  The paper explained what rape is; it enumerated the causes and effects of rape on individual, family and the society atlarge. In addition, the paper discussed some identified social and religious implications of rape on the victims of rape, their family members, their friends and the nation itself.  The paper was written from an historical-literary point of view; it is theoretical in nature. The method used allowed for thorough examination of relevant literatures on the theme addressed in the paper.  The examination was done thoroughly and objectively.  Observations and interraction with some individuals who claimed to have fallen victim of rape directly or indirectly through their loved ones were carried out. The paper was concluded with suggestions on how to care for rape victims and also ameliorate it in our nation

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