Citation

Wehbi S. Int. Soc. Work 2003; 46(2): 177-189.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0020872803046002004

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

In this article the findings from a recent research project on women's perceptions of rape in Beirut are presented. This study, which relied on interviews, participant observation and a review of newspaper articles, illustrates that when a sexual incident involves strangers or the use of physical force, or occurs within the bounds of arranged marriage, it is more likely to be perceived as rape, not as consensual sex.