Every Man Is A Potential Rapist

[mythology]

7. While both statements are obviously true

I think that there is a difference between what it takes for somebody to be willing to justify to themselves killing and what it takes for somebody to justify to themselves committing rape.

Given that the incidences of rape are significantly higher than murder and how many guys seem to be able to convince themselves that they aren't a/wouldn't be a rapist under various circumstances, it seems prudent to take more caution about being raped.

Take this recent study done in the U.S. which found that 31% of guys say that they "they would act on “intentions to force a woman to sexual intercourse” if they were confident they could get away with it. When asked whether they would act on “intentions to rape a woman” with the same assurances they wouldn’t face consequences, just 13.6 percent of participants agreed."

http://thinkprogress.org/health/2015/01/11/3610327/college-men-forcible-sex-study/

It disturbs me that nearly 15% say they would rape. But that nearly 1/3rd of men would admit to being willing to do the same if you change the word rape to force, that terrifies me as a guy.

Or there's this survey which found that in multiple countries (all Asian which is a limitation of the survey) about 25% of men admit to an act that can be classified as rape, although again, the word rape wasn't used.

http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2013/9/10/1-in-10-men-in-asiapacificcommitsrapesaysunstudy.html