Posted by Sal at unit11.iwr.msu.edu on February 24, 2000 at 15:12:56:
In Reply to: Re: UMass Trip posted by Kevin on February 24, 2000 at 10:06:10:
With all due respect, and while I agree with almost
everything you said in this message, 1 in 3 women
being raped is NOT a statistical fact.
: One in three women ARE raped - that's a statistical fact.
Statistics are a tricky thing. I have often heard in the past
how 1 in 4 women will be a victim of sexual assault in their
lifetimes. I also do not hold this as fact. I have yet to ever
actually see the study or numbers to back this up. Think of what
1 in 3 means. Out of every three women you know, one has been
raped. This is highly unlikely, and borders on the absurd.
I know this will be taken the wrong way, but my point is
that we (individuals, media, etc..) have to be careful
not to perpetuate bad science or incorrect data. These
stats are often released in the media and take on a life of their
own, with no one actually knowing or remembering the original source
of the data.
Once again, i do agree with everything you said in this
message. It is important for men to understand the very real
and daily threat of sexual assault to women. I am not trying
to make light of the subject, just trying to make a point
about stats and numbers.
sal