Actions taken by husband in bride-kidnapping video evidence a Rape or nontraditional rape occurred

In thinking about rape, it is very difficult to come up with a precise definition. In her essay titled Rape, Susan Estrich states that regardless of the differences in definitions, every statue is composed of three main characteristics when defining rape, "force" "threat" and "consent" (179.6.2). In the video Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan, the only characteristic of the three that is used by the "husband" is physical force and it is only seen when she is being kidnapped. We do not see any physical force from the side of the "husband" in the act of sex. The fact that they were a couple prior to the marriage, shows that there was a lack of force because they already knew each other. It can also be stated that there was no "threat" from the husband because the "bride" and the "husband had a previous understanding that they were eventually going to get married. Therefore, the "bride" is fully aware of the cultural traditions that take place in the area and therefore must be respected. In areas like Kyrgyzstan, its citizens believe tradition to be above religion and law and it is regarded as sacred and both men and women respect these traditions. In the Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan video, the action of the husband show that a Rape or nontraditional rape did not occurred according to the following: (1)Every statue is composed of three main characteristics to define rape, "force" "threat" and "consent" (179.6.2) (2)Consent is an essential characteristic of rape, and when a women consents to have sexual relations, it is no longer consider Rape or non-traditional rape. (162.6.1) (3)The victim must demonstrate, at the time of the act, her non-consent by engaging in resistance that will leave no doubt in the men"s mind. (164.4.2) (4)The "bride" had a relationship with the "husband" at the time and she knew that they were going to get married eventually. (26:11) (5)At the time of the ceremony, the "bride" consents to take him as a husband and states that it is a decision she made herself by her own will. (26:35) (162.6.1) (6)She is conscious and aware that this is part of her tradition and hence must be respect it. (27:10) (7)Kyrgyzstan"s citizens believe tradition to be above religion and law and it is regarded as sacred. (17:50) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (8)Therefore, the husband"s acts does not show that a Rape or nontraditional rape occurred because there was consent from the side of the bride and there was no use of threat or force at the time of the act of sex. Because the bride is completely aware of the situation and because she is aware that it is an ancient tradition, it can be concluded that Rape or nontraditional rape did not occurred. The only characteristic of non-traditional or proper rape seen is force, however it is not the case during the act of sex. Also, there is no use of "threat" since the husband did not threaten her into marring him, instead she embraced it as part of her tradition. Lastly, the "bride" gave her consent to marrying the "husband" during the ceremony when she was asked if it was her decision and free will in marrying him and she said yes. Once she gives the consent to marry him, she is consenting with the rest that comes with marriage.