The following are several common myths that apply to both acquaintance and stranger rape. Rape doesn't happen here. One in six women on college campuses are raped each year. In fact nationally, every 24 seconds a women is raped. A lack of reported rapes does not mean that a problem does not exist.
Rape can occur anywhere.
A population that believes that rape is not a relevant issue do disservice to its members, both female and male. Refusing to admit that rape may be a problem or a potential problem only serves to make rape survivors feel isolated and guilty and may actually put victims at greater risk. It will not happen to me. Rape victims range in age from four months to 92 years. Rape is an act of force for which all women must be prepared.