What's the difference between rape and molestation?

Question

Sorry if that's inapporpriate, please don't report it, I just want to know.

Answer 1

Rape is when unwanted s*x happens (generally painful for the one being raped). Molestation is when unwanted touching happens (generally private parts).

Answer 2

Rape involves penetration.

Answer 3

Age and penetration I guess.

Answer 4

IDK oral vs. Intercourse

Answer 5

the family member

Answer 6

"Molestation is anything sexual you do not like, reguardless of age. A 20 year old who has someone grab his/her privates, who does not like it, is molested.

Rape is intercourse against the persons will (male or female)"

Answer 7

age- if she had her period then it's rape otherwise it's molestation which is more touching then actual s*x.

Answer 8

Rape implies s*x.

Molestation implies inappropriate touching or commentary.

Answer 9

its not inapporpriate:]

i dont think there is a difference exept for rape-- penetration

Answer 10

Molestation is any unwanted sexual activity, Rape is unwanted or forced sexual conduct (penetration).

Answer 11

Molestation is what happens to a minor and usually by a friend or family member and usually continues for months or years and can include sexual intercourse but is usually just inappropriate touching.. while RAPE is random and involves unwanted forceful sexual intercourse.. Multiple victims

Answer 12

"Molestation" is not really a legal term.  Rape involves penetration against the will of the victim.  Other crimes do not require penetration.  In crimes against children, consent is usually not a factor.  Even consentual sexual contact with children is prohibited.

Answer 13

they are both forced and unwanted

rape is intercourse

molestation is touching

Answer 14

rape can be done to any person of any age.

molestation is usually associated with minors and may not necessarily in vole forced intercourse

Answer 15

rape=intercourse

molestation=touching.

Answer 16

You can molest (sexually) a child with no penetration occurring! Oral s*x is penetration!

Generally the term is overlaping. In some states they have both Sexual Assault and Rape, like mine!

Molestation is usually a term used by a Child Protection Act. They are not the ones who prosecute. The police or County Attorney are!

When used by CPS molestation usually means any type of sexual assault! It is not a term normally used by law enforcement!

Answer 17

rape is being forced to have sexual encounters, molestation is being touched inappropriately, unwanted-ly