Survivors of sexual assault may experience a variety of after-effects in unique and individual ways. Myths and Facts about Sexual Assault Sexual assault is perpetuated throughout society by the general acceptance of various myths. The belief in these myths colors the attitudes of people in their response to victims of sexual assault. No woman can be raped unless she wants to be. The rapist rapes for a sense of his dominance and frequently chooses the time and place of the attack to maximize his chances of dominating.
Men are physically larger and stronger than women.
If a woman submits out of fear this does not signify consent. Women invite rape by the way they dress, the way they walk, by being out at night alone, by hitchhiking, etc. These women are not asking to be raped. Rape is a crime of violence and power, it has nothing to do with sexual attraction. Most are either married or having a consensual relationship with a woman.