Lesbians and gay men do not have to worry about battery or rape in their dating relationships. Responses All of the statements represent myths and stereotypes associated with sexual violence. We disagree with them and offer the following facts and statistics to support our argument. Rape is an act of physical and emotional violence. Power and anger are the primary motivating factors.
Rape is a crime.
Nothing in a victim's appearance or actions justifies forced sexual contact. The truth is that no one asks, wants, or deserves to be raped. Studies show that the majority of those sexually assaulted are acquainted with their assailants. Nationally, rape is the most underreported crime. In fact, many people who are raped never tell anyone about it.