What is the difference between non-consensual sex, and rape?

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I was on an erotic story site and I saw something that made me curious. There was a category for non-consensual sex, and a category for rape. I've also seen the different ratings on fanfictions. I don't read them (I think it's sick), but I am curious as to what the difference would be, since rape is obviously non-consensual. Thanks for your help. :)
 
You probably want to know what difference was meant by the person running that site. The definitions of crimes varies widely by state and country. There are some countries where the crime of "rape" requires some element of violence while non-consensual sex could apply to unconscious people. I have no idea if that the distinction that the operator of that site was trying to draw.
 
Legally a finding of rape requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant lacked knowledge of consent of the victim.

Notice the issue is NOT whether the victim gave consent. It's whether the defendant KNEW the victim gave consent. It's possible to have a factual rape without a legal rape. In other words, it's possible for someone to be raped without a rapist.

That's just the legal jargon - maybe it will help you answer your question.
 
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