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by merlincorey 4722 days ago
Who was raped in the movie Secretary? They got happily married.

In the original short story, it is, well, quite another story.

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Not rape, but sexual assault. It becomes consensual, but it doesn't really start that way.
This will surely be unpopular here but...

So enthusiastic consent doesn't work for you?

I'd agree the initial contact could be considered sexual assault, if it resulted in her feeling that way. Instead she enjoyed it and wanted it to continue, and continue they did. He wanted to stop because he felt like he was crossing a line and she wanted to keep going. That's about as enthusiastic as it can get without being explicit.

I'm talking about those who want this law, and ultimately would see the film in the wrong light. I have no problem with it at all.
Fair enough!