Title: Dinah In Genesis 34:1-3 And Challenges Of Sexual Rape Of Minor In The Context Of Raping The Underaged In Osogbo, Nigeria
Authors: Alabi, David O., Olowookere, Felicia A., Olufemi, Olukunle J. and Tunase, Christian t., Tukasi, Emmanuel O.
Volume: 8
Issue: 7
Pages: 85-92
Publication Date: 2024/07/28
Abstract:
Rape is one of the trendy and burning issues in the twenty first century across the globe. It is so endemic that fathers have raped, impregnated their daughters and also sexually molested and abused them. It filled the gap that available scholarly works have not juxtaposed the case of Dinah in Genesis 34:1-2 in the milieu of rape of the minor in Osogbo metropolis. The study looked into its causes, its effects on the minor and aspect of seduction in rape after which it will provide solution to this problem as it affects people living within Osogbo metropolis. This study therefore, examined the issue of raped of Dinah by a foreigner, Shechem and the consequences of such an act. Using a critical-historical, interview and questionnaire methods to cross examine the biblical text, it aimed at offering suggested solutions to the challenging endemic trend of rape of the minor in Osogbo metropolis. Findings revealed that there are many factors and reasons that responsible for the rape of the minor, which are not justifiable, the negligence of the parents and gullibility of the minors that blinded them to the baits of the sexual predators. In conclusion, it is recommended that parents should seriously watch after their female children and ensure that they make minimum provision for them so that they would not fall victims of sexual abuse and actual rape.