Rape victims always know that they have been raped. Since rape is often times committed by someone the victim knows, the victim may feel confused about what happened and feel angry with himself or herself or feel that he or she allowed it to happen. Rape victims are dressed provocatively or are very attractive. Rape is not based on how the victim looks or is dressed, but on how vulnerable the victim is perceived to be by the assailant. Claiming that the way a woman looks or is dressed excuses the behavior of a rapist is only one way that society and our justice system attempt to place blame on the victim.
Rape is an impulsive and unplanned act.
The act of rape itself is usually premeditated in terms of time and place. The rapist may not yet have chosen a victim. Again, victims are chosen based on perceived vulnerability. Nearly all gang rapes have been planned in advance. All rapists want is sex.