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The Crime of Rape:

Myths, Facts and More

Written By
Professor David A. Bellman

He may be your next door neighbor, a long time friend, your date or a total stranger. He comes from all walks of life and ethnic backgrounds. He is usually young, on the average under the age of 25. He rapes women.

Rape is a continuing problem facing our society today. So is understanding the reason why another person commits the act of rape. Whether it be date rape, a new term for an old problem, or any other term, rape is an act of aggression, not an act of sexuality. It doesn't matter what a woman is wearing, the rapist is taking out his aggression in a violent manner against the victim. Long after the rapist has gone and is behind bars, the scars inflicted on the victim lives on in the form of nightmares, physical and emotional problems.

Statistics reveal that the majority of rapes within the United States go unreported to authorities for a variety of reasons. Perhaps one of the reasons that rape victims do not always report this violent crime to authorities is because of all the hassles and paperwork that local police require the victim to go through. It's a Catch-22 in the sense that without reporting the crime to authorities, the rapist will never be caught. On the other hand, it becomes an invasion of a woman's privacy when she is asked to reveal her past sexual experiences in an open court in front of strangers. Without these violent crimes being reported, the rapist is free to viciously attack another individual.

The following are some common myths associated with rape:

Women are raped by strange men in dark alleys.
FACT: Most rapists know or are friends of their victims.

Rapists are impulsive and motivated by uncontrollable desire.
FACT: Over 70 percent of all rapes are planned. Both the victim and the place are usually decided on beforehand.

Only women with bad reputations are raped.
FACT: "Reputation" has nothing to do with it; the rapist's desire is chiefly "control," not sex.

Women secretly want to be raped.
FACT: Rape victims do not enjoy, expect or ask to be raped.

Women are powerless against rape.
FACT: There are many ways women can prevent rape or get help if they are raped.

Vulnerability of the victim is a factor that must be explored as well. Vulnerable victims include, women who are drunk, the elderly, women living alone, women living in easily entered apartments or houses and women who live in ground-floor apartments. Accessibility to the ground level is easier than higher up.

Many rapists are often repeaters -- they have raped before and may rape again. The pattern of the typical rapist, according to authorities, can be broken down into three basic categories.

The first is the "surprise attack" where an unsuspecting victim is suddenly attacked by a complete stranger, someone with whom she has never met or had contact with.

The second is labeled "after initial consent." After consenting to sexual relations at one time, the victim changes her mind -- and is raped. This is also known by the term "date rape." It doesn't matter whether the attacker is a total stranger or an acquaintance, the act of rape is a violent act of aggression and a crime.

The third type is the "marked victim." In this instance, the rapist assaults a woman he's acquainted with in some way, often a victim who feels there is no reason to fear him.

Rape is more serious then the physical injury it can cause. Some of the emotional results of rape include feelings of confusion, shame, fear, anger, helplessness, guilt, dirtiness, worthlessness, isolation and distrust. Severe emotional problems may arise because of the terrifying experience and professional help must be sought to deal with these problems.

If you are raped, try to remain calm. To obtain help, tell the first person you meet or call a friend or rape crisis center. After being raped, don't douche, bathe or change clothing -- you may destroy valuable evidence. Go to a hospital. A physical examination may be necessary.

The best way to help prevent being raped is to take common preventive measures before something happens.

Always lock your doors and windows whether you're home or not. Use heavy bolts. Hang curtains and blinds on every window so that someone walking by can't look in.

List only your first initial and last name on your mail box, door, or in the telephone directory. Get to know a nearby neighbor you can trust in an emergency.

In addition to these suggestions, install and use a peephole to identify callers. Ask service persons for identification. If in doubt, don't let them in. To check I.D., have the caller drop it down your mail box so you can examine it close-up. Don't hesitate to call their company to confirm their identity and pupose for being there.

If you accidentally let someone in, don't let them know you're alone. Act like someone is home with you.

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