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Why marital rape still isn’t a crime in India

Why marital rape still isn’t a crime in India

Warning: Video contains discussion of sexual violence | In India, it’s not a crime to rape your wife if she’s over 18 — even though some have been fighting for years to change the law. CBC’s Salimah Shivji takes a closer look at the issue and breaks down what’s behind the country’s insidious rape culture.

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