There are distinctions that can made in the types of rape that occur.

If a man breaks into a home or stalks a woman in the park and assaults her, it different than the "date rape" that happens between individuals known to each other (drinking or not). One would tend to be an act of aggression and power, the other an act of coerced sex. There are many other categories of assault, I've just picked these two to make my point.

Though in both cases penetration is achieved, the nature of the crime is different. I suspect that too often the second example is lumped into the "peccadillo" category and ignored by law enforcement. It doesn't mean this is right, I'm just saying it is unfortunately what happens.

Keeping your house burglar-proof, entering the park well-protected or at a safer time of day, and keeping your head clear are good ideas. You are responsible for yourself. This isn't always enough to prevent rape. Your clothes and your behavior are your own business, but considering the bizarre social signals we get today regarding sex and violence, Western Society is has some large dysfunctional zones.

SRS