re: Is "legitimate rape" placed in quotes and considered offensive because women

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I guarantee you there have been far more aggravated rapes than false rape claims.

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1: Kanin EJ. False rape allegations. Arch Sex Behav. 1994 Feb;23(1):81-92. PubMed
PMID: 8135653.

Abstract

With the cooperation of the police agency of a small metropolitan community, 45 consecutive, disposed, false rape allegations covering a 9 year period were studied. These false rape allegations constitute 41% the total forcible rape cases (n = 109) reported during this period. These false allegations appear to serve three major functions for the complainants: providing an alibi, seeking revenge, and obtaining sympathy and attention. False rape allegations are not the consequence of a gender-linked aberration, as frequently claimed, but reflect impulsive and desperate efforts to cope with personal and social stress situations.

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