Acquaintance rape or date rape is a sexual assault against a woman, which is committed by someone she knows. The rapist could be a boss, a date, a classmate, or a coworker. It is a criminal offense, and rape convictions in date rape cases have increased in recent years. Whether a man uses physical force or emotional coercion to force sex, sex without consent is still considered rape in our society. In "Rape and Modern Sex War" and "Winking at Abusive Sexual Behavior Isn't the answer" Camille Paglia and Helen Cordes clearly state that rape in a ....