what makes a girl more at risk for rape?

Answer 1

I went thru training for volunteering rape victim advocacy and one thing I must disagree w/ is the dress thing. They say that it has nothing to do w/ it, but just by observing men I have learned that they can be very crude and say things and act in a way which they normally would not if the girl is in hoochie clothes. The victim is never to blame! Women do need to realize that when they go out they are a bill board for others observations. I used to wear half shirts when I was a teenager. A group of boys grabbed me and gave me pink belly. (That's where someone repeatedly slaps your tummy till it turns pink.) They held me down and would not let me back up till all 5 of them had a turn at it. Do you think if I had worn a long shirt tucked in that did not expose my belly that they would have reacted to me in the same way? I was also talked to by my principal that my clothes were causing the boys to be distracted. If I had not dressed like a hoochie back then do you think my perve principal would have still made strange comments to me on a weekly basis? When you go to a strip club you do not see them dressed in conservative clothing, they dress provocatively to earn the lap dance $$
Lisa

Answer 2

"Where on EARTH did you get the insane, mind-boggingly stupid idea that women ask to be raped????"

Uh... she didn't. The question was:

"What makes a girl more at risk for rape?"

Did you actually read the question? Critical thinking skills dictate that one doesn't jump to conclusions, Baba Yaga. How can you actually try to insult others when you pull this kind of bullshit?

In any event, most answers above were good. Risk may increase after said girl consumes alcohol, drugs, or other such substances; it may increase if she walks through certain (often lower on the socioeconomic scale) neighborhoods at night. Taking acquaintance/date/marital rape into account, however, passivity would probably be the worst factor. Emphatic "NO" [Maybe expletive-laden] responses and insistent pushing if the contact escalates would (hopefully) detract a potential rapist from his (most likely, in this case) goal.

Don't listen to that heathen I quoted - she probably lost her judgment and sympathy long ago.

Answer 3

Things that I think of are:
Hanging with a rough crowd, partying too much, use of controlled substances, drinking,
I know this sounds corny but, sticking with a buddy still works in adult hood!!
I really believe that clothing and attitude contribute as well. They say that most people are actually raped by someone they know! Unfortunately, rape happens. I carry my car keys in my fist, sticking out so I could punch someone in the jugular if need be. I guess the number one risk is not to be aware of your surroundings.

Answer 4

While it's certainly true that no woman is "asking" to be raped (no matter what she was wearing, no matter what her sex life is like, no matter who she's hanging out with), there are things that a woman can do to protect herself. Most of these things are common sense: don't walk alone at night in a deserted area, when your at a party try to keep an eye on your drink, and trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in a situation find a way to leave. It's also not a bad idea to carry mace or a self-defense whistle.

Answer 5

Being in the wrong place at the right time and it could be that some rapist actually plan ahead, not all, remember I said some not all. See, when I was in college this guy would spend an awful lot of time telling me how hot I was; after a few days of that I knew enough to stay the hell away, you got my drift ,well this one day I just so happened to be in the wrong place at the right time, got grabbed, arms pinned to my sides and escorted out to his camper and it was ready....

Answer 6

read from somewhere : girls with long hair (either long hair or especially with pony tail) and face without confidence have higher risk to get raped. also talking on phone or checking inside of handbag will have higher chance, maybe when you are distracted by something you're likely not aware what's going on around. girls with confidence in their eyes, head up / walk fast or holding things in hand (eg. an umbrella) are with lower chance for this kind of danger.

Answer 7

Obvious factors - being in a dangerous area at night alone, giving an appearance of being vulnerable, etc.

Also, rape victims or trauma survivors tend to be victimized in similar ways more than once and their path, if not treated with counseling or therapy, often leads them to wind up in similar situations.

Answer 8

Wandering around alone at night....Being very flirtatious with men you don't know (like at a club ect.)...Dressing very provocatively and not showing that you are VERY aware of your surroundings....Those are just what I think..I am sure that rapist have their own "criteria" for girls the prey on...It may be someone that just seems unsure of herself that he see's in a club...It is really hard to "Know" what a rapist is going to look for...My advice would to try to NEVER be alone somewhere you are not familiar with..If you go to a new club and need to use the restroom have a girl go with you..When going to get in your car have a guy you know walk with you..Do not walk down dark or "not so busy" streets alone at night...Be aware of your surroundings and where you could run for help if something happened or was about to happen.....
My sister was staying at a friends house where there was only 2 other people which she had known for years...She got really drunk and one of the people there raped her....Again..she knew him for YEARS!!! And he wasnt drunk either....

So don't get so drunk that you couldn't defend yourself....Act confident even if you are feeling uncomfortable...
Carry your keys in your fist or pepper spray...I do both!!
If you are walking alone and someone stops in their car and ask for directions tell them you just saw a cop up the road to ask them...as you keep walking..
If you feel like your being followed by someone on foot or car as you are walking try speeding up and if you feel like they speed up start running as you scream at the top of your lungs "Help!!! CALL 911" And don't be embarrassed by doing so..it could save you alot of pain or even your life!

Answer 9

Contrary to what some people think about what she wears, most importantly is WHERE SHE IS AT!!!

Don't go to a bar with a group of frat boys alone and drunk.
Don't walk in a parking lot at 1am that is not lit.
Don't flash your boo bs to 50 year old men during Marti Gras.



Geez, it's called common sense. And don't get me wrong, no one deserves rape. But use your brains girls.

Answer 10

Breasts
Vagina
Nice Legs
Pretty Face
Neat hair

Do you honestly think some GUY who washes CAR windows in the Lincoln tunnel worries HE's going to get raped!