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This might be off-topic to some, but I think that it's suitable for this thread as it pertains to rape victims questioning why the attack happened and what they could've done differently. I have no idea if the information mentioned below is accurate, and I mean no offense to anyone.
The Houston Post, shortly before it folded, ran an article on rape that I found enlightening as it contained information that I had never seen published in a 'family' newspaper. I'm a firm believer proper attribution, but I've had no success finding the article searching the internet. The article was quite long, and I'm doing it a serious injustice by mentioning only a couple of points from the article. The article discussed how confusing rape could be for the victim, as well as the attacker (hopefully this will make more sense as you read).
It said that some (certainly not all) women are possibly confused by what is/isn't rape because of how their body responded to the physical stimulation. Basically some women were physically stimulated, lubricating and in some cases orgasming, even when they knew the sex was forced and they didn't want it.
Part of the article said that the physical stimulation experienced by the victim might lead the attacker, again only in some cases, to believe that the victim enjoyed the experience, despite them protesting and fighting back.
I regret not being able to find the article.
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In a society where the individual is not free to pursue the truth...there is neither progress, stability nor security.--Edward R. Murrow
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