Rape is never the woman s fault. The woman may feel intense shame about the rape. Victims of acquaintance rape may experience bouts of depression and anger after the rape. Some women have difficulties enjoying sexual intimacy after being raped. Loss of sense of control .
Some women lose a basic sense of security and feel they have no control over their own lives.
Sex role stereotypes . Damaging sex roles that portray men as aggressive and women as passive contribute to the occurrence of acquaintance rape. Drugs and alcohol . Drugs and alcohol can loosen inhibitions against violence and contribute to the likelihood of an acquaintance rape. Acquaintance rape is generally motivated by a need for power over women.