Designed to prevent, resist, or oppose sexual assault and rape.
From anti- (against) + rape (the crime of forced sexual assault). This modern compound term developed in the late 20th century alongside sexual assault awareness movements.
The 'antirape movement' transformed how institutions handle assault reporting—the word itself represents a fundamental shift in making prevention and victim support active priorities.
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