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Quotes from George Galloway, Todd Akin and other male politicians still getting it wrong on rape — Louise Mensch

born 1971 England

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It is [George] Galloway that is bankrupt of meaning: rape is when a woman does not consent. Because she is, for example, asleep and unconscious. Sexual consent is not football; you can’t buy a season ticket.

George Galloway, Todd Akin and other male politicians still getting it wrong on rape (2012)

Why do male politicians get this so wrong? Unfortunately, the answer is simple: because they believe what they are saying. Galloway, [Todd] Akin and [Craig] Murray represent the tip of an iceberg of resentment and base sexism.

George Galloway, Todd Akin and other male politicians still getting it wrong on rape (2012)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Louise Mensch (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.