° Marital rape was legal in this country until 1976 when Nebraska was the first state to outlaw it. South Carolina was the last in 1993.





°In Oklahoma, it’s not considered raping your spouse if there’s not violence involved. Spouses also aren’t included in the clause that says someone can’t consent if they’re unconscious.





°In Ohio, a rape that happens in marriage when the spouses are living together is a lesser charge.





°Researchers estimate that 10 to 14 percent of married or formerly married women have experienced at least one forced sexual assault by a husband or ex, according to the National Online Research Center on Violence Against Women.





°In 30 states, there are still some exemptions given to husbands from rape prosecution. A husband is exempt when he does not have to use force because his wife is vulnerable (e.g., she is mental or physically impaired, asleep, etc.) and is legally unable to consent. Because of the marital contract, a wife’s consent is assumed.





°According to the National Online Research Center on Violence Against Women, marital rape is not restricted to women of any specific age, race, ethnicity, social class or geographic location.