It often infuses the survivors with the shock of their own vulnerability. There is not one type of rape. The survivor's perception of the experience is affected by many variables. It is important to realize that even if the situations of the rape are similar, people are individuals and respond differently to similar situations. Although generalizations are useful and sometimes helpful in learning about the phenomenon of rape and the impact on survivors, it is important to understand that there are always different reactions than those that have been generalized.
Rape is an extremely complex occurrence.
There are personal, social, political, and clinical implications to consider. The psychological well-being of the survivor must be discussed, as well as, the larger societal constructs that allow rape to continue.