Rape is never justified, and a rapist is a criminal no matter what the circumstances.

There are all sorts of things we can do to prevent being victims. Where common sense crosses over into silliness, I don't know, but I think modifying one's clothing is more in the realm of 'silly'. I really do believe that, when it comes to a rapist, being the target gender may be all that's required, or being a certain race, being a redhead or blonde, being plump, being thin, being dressed a certain way, being scared... ultimately, just being there.

I won't live my life in fear of something that should never happen in the first place. I will try to avoid risky situations: where I am and who I'm with.