Rape is a men's issue because men know women and other men who are raped, because men commit the majority of sexual assaults, and because men themselves are survivors. If women are fearful of men the possibility of men and women forming trusting, egalitarian friendships and partnerships is decreased. Men who force sex damage relationships, lives, and their victims' willingness and ability to trust other men. Men who are survivors of sexual assault, like women survivors, often suffer from post-traumatic stress and internalized victim blame.
Men have the power to end rape.
The majority of sexual assaults against both women and men are committed by men. If a woman says no and a man continues to make sexual advances beyond her limits, he is guilty of sexual assault. In Wisconsin, rape is a crime punishable with up to 20 years in prison, and 15 years on the Wisconsin sex offender registry. Forcing sex constitutes rape, which is a serious crime. Men can challenge sexism in the culture.