In general, rape myths reflect positions, values, or feelings determined by society. Rape myths are not founded in facts. Many of the rape myths arise and are perpetuated by socialization processes that specify sex-role behaviors and attitudes towards women. Society conveys to rape victims that they are responsible for the assault. This results in ignoring the multifaceted nature of the problem, blaming the rape victim, and reinforcing her guilt and shame.
Rape is sex.
Rape is not sex, and rape is not making love. Although the majority of rape cases involve vaginal penetration, this is done in a state of emotional terror without the woman giving consent. Rape is a total violation of a woman's rights over her own body and of her ability to make a sexual choice. Actually, from the woman's point of view, the sexual dimension of rape often assumes lesser importance than the violent aspects. Rape is fundamentally a crime of violence and not motivated by sexual desire.