One out of five women in college reports being forced into sexual activity, and 77 percent of rapes are committed by someone known by the victim, said Rita Ornelas, Rape Prevention Education Program assistant coordinator. The rally is about awareness and people taking responsibility to further educate themselves. It is about men taking responsibility and action against rape. Bucholtz said men should take responsibility because they commit a large majority of sexual assaults. Men Against Rape is an organization that believes 99 percent of rape committed against men or women is committed by men.
Men have to acknowledge it's an issue.
Chris Keith, a member of Men Against Rape, said he believes the real issues involved in rape are power and gender roles, and men should not leave women to deal with sexual assault on their own. This is a perspective of men who are working for the cause. Keith said the goal of the workshops is to reform the idea of masculinity, gender roles and the socialization of young men. By discussing these topics, Men Against Rape hopes to change the stereotypes placed upon men and women by society, and ultimately stop sexual assault altogether. Keith said it was reassuring that this issue will be addressed in a public form.