It stems from the use of "obey" in the wedding vows of that generation, which only the bride had to say. It was taken as a given that if he wanted sex, she had to allow it. Slowly that vow is dying out, but there are some who still say it.The article does say further on that it is mainly an issue with the over 65's. The law itself was only introduced in 1991 so it's not unreasonable for them to hold that belief.
It does point out that younger people are less inclined to have that opinion, so it is moving the right way.
Given the numbers, the probability of being tried by a jury where each member holds this belief must be near 0.
Sadly this is very true. There was very little protection for women back then, and a closing of male ranks if women complained about assault. I don't think younger men today have a clue how bad it was.Must admit like by today's definitions the 60s - 70's was a very rapey place.
And although I hope most blokes didn't actually rape lasses the strength of "trying it on " was probably much higher.
The articles feeling seems to be that would be rape now, so it's no wonder older men don't buy it as they just don't see their young self as rapists.
Glad I'm past it, "courting" must be a minefield now
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