Women tell the truth: Google
Good grief. I tried a simple Google search for any information on the rate of false reports of rape, but any reliable information was utterly swamped by bullshit. What I want is research, not factoids, whining from convicted rapists, conspiracy theories, and - I'm trying to think of a polite way to describe the pandering to men by faux "feminists". *ahem* I think I'll stick to the literature.
I feel dirty.
I think I can already draw some basic conclusions from the research I've got.
1. There is no clear evidence that women frequently make false rape reports. There is some evidence that they do not. But there is no way to say for sure; more research is needed.
2. With no clear evidence that women frequently make false reports, there is no reason to assume that a woman reporting rape is lying. Instead, her claim should be assessed on the basis of the evidence, like any crime report.
3. Statistics on rape reports are frequently distorted to exaggerate the rate of false reports. IMHO, this distortion serves two purposes: to discredit feminism, and to protect rapists.
I feel dirty.
I think I can already draw some basic conclusions from the research I've got.
1. There is no clear evidence that women frequently make false rape reports. There is some evidence that they do not. But there is no way to say for sure; more research is needed.
2. With no clear evidence that women frequently make false reports, there is no reason to assume that a woman reporting rape is lying. Instead, her claim should be assessed on the basis of the evidence, like any crime report.
3. Statistics on rape reports are frequently distorted to exaggerate the rate of false reports. IMHO, this distortion serves two purposes: to discredit feminism, and to protect rapists.