Main article: Types of rape

The term "date rape" refers to rape or non-consensual sexual activity between people who are known to each other either platonically or sexually. These particular instances of sexual assault take place during a social interaction between the rapist and the victim hence the name date rape. It may be either planned or spontaneous. Sublime was an American band that originated in Long Beach, California. ... Date Rape is a song by Southern California band Sublime. ... Thighpaulsandra (Tim Lewis) is a Welsh experimental musician known mostly for performing on synthesizers and keyboards. ... Daterape is an internet exclusive album by Thighpaulsandra. ... There are several types of rape, generally categorized by reference to the situation in which it occurs, the identity or chacteristics of the victim, and/or the identity or characteristics of the perpetrator. ... Sexual behavior is a form of physical intimacy that may be directed to reproduction (one possible goal of sexual intercourse) and/or to the enjoyment of activity involving sexual gratification. ...

In some cases, "date rape drugs" such as GHB^[1], rohypnol^[2], and ketamine may be used to neutralize resistance or even render the victim unconscious. Such drugs will usually also affect memory of the event. Alcohol remains the drug most frequently implicated in substance-assisted sexual assault. Memory loss of the event can lead to an inability to later prosecute as the victim will not remember the exact circumstances of the attack. As such date rape is difficult to prove in most judicial systems. Date rape drug refers to any drug that can be used to assist in the commission of a sexual assault (date rape). ... gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (4-hydroxybutanoic acid, C4H8O3), commonly abbreviated GHB, is a therapeutic drug which is illegal in multiple countries[1] and a naturally occurring substance found in the central nervous system, wine, beef, small citrus fruits and almost all other living creatures in small amounts. ... Rohypnol (the trade name of flunitrazepam) is a sedative that was made in the early 1970s by Roche and was used in hospitals only for deep sedation. ... Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic for use in human and veterinary medicine developed by Parke-Davis (1962). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Memory loss can be caused by many things. ...

Social issue

Understanding date rape as a social issue is very difficult due to conceptual differences about even what constitutes "rape". It both reflects and is reflected by political and sociological differences in ways of viewing gender roles, personal responsibility, and social norms for topics such as flirting, dress, and what physical contact constitutes a violation. Debates on this topic often reflect polarized opinions in which proponents of differing viewpoints are accused of "radical feminism" or being "misogynistic".Some social conservatives such as Irving Kristol [1] and Judith Reisman [2] have favored using the issues of date rape and sexual harassment as methods of restoring pre-sexual revolution standards of sexual morality. Radical feminism is a branch of feminism that views womens oppression (which radical feminists refer to as patriarchy) as a basic system of power upon which human relationships in society are arranged. ... Misogyny is an exaggerated pathological aversion towards women. ... Social conservatism is a belief in traditional morality and social mores and the desire to preserve these in present day society, often through civil law or regulation. ... Irving Kristol (born January 22, 1920, New York City) is considered the founder of American neoconservatism. ... Judith A. Reisman, Ph. ... Sexual harassment is harassment or unwelcome attention of a sexual nature. ... For the Macy Gray song, see Sexual Revolution (song). ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...

Similarly, institutional responses, including efforts in the criminal justice system, have been difficult to establish. Colleges and universities, settings in which date rape is considered a common problem because of lowered inhibitions and frequent social activities, have attempted to develop policies and guidelines for prevention and discipline that can be unwieldy and unenforceable. While criminal prosecution of stranger rape (eg: no pre-existing relationship) is sufficiently difficult, date rape can be even more difficult to prosecute.

This is due to the highly subjective components involved in determining consent, and conscious intention, as well as attitudes toward gender, toward sexuality, and toward individual responsibility. Further, in a society that is both "obsessed" with but uncomfortable with sex and sexuality, direct communication is too frequently lacking, so that expectations and interpretations vary drastically between the potential "perpetrator" and the potential "victim". With the addition of socially sanctioned use of alcohol (over 80% of date rapes included the use of alcohol by at least one partner, while over 50% involved the use by both partners)^{[citation needed]} the likelihood of such miscommunication goes even higher.

Reference: 1)“Drug Information: R Rohypnol (Flunitrazepam) | Ritalin (Methylphenidate” DEA. 2007. <http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/concern/r_p.html> 2)“GHB (Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid)” DEA. 2007 <http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/concern/ghbp.html>