Germaine Greer: ‘rape is rarely a violent crime’ and four other controversial quotes

Feminist academic tells Hay Festival that most so-called sex attacks are ‘just lazy, careless and insensitive’

Germaine Greer
Germaine Greer’s comments have landed her in hot water - again
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Rape is “rarely a violent crime” and should be punishable by 200 hours of community service, Germaine Greer has argued in her latest controversial outburst.

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