Parts of Jadzia's post (with major snippage)
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In a general sense, rapists fall into three motivational types: anger, power, and sadism.
An anger rapist could be discouraged by a potential victim who yells at him or puts up a physical struggle, thanks to the unpremeditated nature of the attack. Because the aggressor may not yet have fully decided to pursue this course of action, resistance may well change his mind. Here, even a half-hearted attempt might prove to be all it takes to end the assault. On the other hand, the rage the attacker is feeling might well be further fed by active resistance -- this could be taken as yet another instance of one more person trying to deny him something he wants.
A power rapist is unlikely to be discouraged by resistance because his whole self image is wrapped up in his attempt to prove mastery. A woman who chooses to fight one of these had better do a darned good job of it, because she could well end up fighting for her life.
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If I recall my rape stats (I was a rape victim's advocate for a time) correctly, these two types are encountered with about the same frequency.
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Groth defines his third type, sadistic rape, as eroticized aggression perpetrated by those whom the very act of forcible sex excites in ways that consensual sex can't. instrument to rape the victim." A sadistic rapist is interested in inflicting pain and lasting harm. Any countering aggression on the part of the victim could well add to the attacker's enjoyment of the experience, prompting him to further acts of depravity in an effort to provoke further resistance.
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Fortunately, this type is in the minority of rapists.
Knowing the types of rapists makes us better informed, and that's always good.
Better, is knowing how to avoid increasing your chances of rape.
Rapes are going to happen though, no matter how hard we try to avoid them.
Women are stalked, caught off guard. Often when attacked, it is a no win situation- fighting back with someone that is driven by rage, could have a weapon, and is probably stronger & more powerful than you can be useless and worse, could get you killed.
One really important thing to know beyond all the prevention and anti-rape tactics, is if being raped, try with every ounce of sense you have at at that horrifying time, to
remember details of your rapist- everything: physical characteristics, voice, clothing.
This will help a great deal, if the scumbag is caught and goes to trial.