SecretMethod70: i've heard of the book and think it probably does have some merit, though i do find it dangerous to blame our action too much on biology. another great book on this subject is, "sperm wars: the science of sex", by robin baker (
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846).
kutulu: of course there are outside economic, educational and psychological factors that make one woman more likely to be raped than another. I don't think anyone is claiming that rape victims are always chosen completely at random. however this still does not support the theory that skantly clad women are more likely to be raped than their more conservatively dressed counterparts, and honestly, even if it did I think it would be relativly unimportant information. If a man is out to rape a woman i seriously doubt he will be detered by a few more buttons or a longer shirt. I don't think women should have to desexualize themselves in an effort to avoid being assaulted but if an individual truely feels that is nessasary then she is fully capable of making her clothing decision on her own without the help of a man.
I have no desire to endlessly debate weather a v-neck top is more or less likely to get me raped than a crewneck or a turtleneck, even if men were making their rape victim selections based solely on how sexy the women are dressed there would still be absolutely no way to read their minds and determine what outfits are good girl choices and which ones scream "rape me!" if we want to diminish rape in our society we need to focus on the perpetrators, not the victims.