of the vicious “sex fiend” and a quality they capitalize on to gain access to unsuspecting victims. (46)In his own way, Groth describes the sadistic rapist as a sociopath; further, John m. MacDonald, states clearly, “…about half of the thirty rapists in a Canadian penitentiary were sociopathic personalities who showed chronic antisocial behavior. Many of the remaining rapists showed hostile, sadistic attitudes towards women. Some where schizoid personalities, and others were described as inadequate personalities” (56).After all is said, one thing stands out: men rape as a compensatory and retaliatory act towards women and society. The exact reason different men rape might be as unique as the individual. Through these three different types of rape, men are gaining something they need with no concern for their victim. Members of our society are looking for the answer of why this happens and how to prevent it. Convincingly, MacDonald writes, “Analysis of a rapist would require an exploration into the life experiences of the offender, the circumstances on the date of the offense, the role of the victim as well as the contributions of alcohol, drugs, cultural attitudes and many other factors… There may be no plans and preparations for rape. This crime, like others may occur on the impulses of the moment” (56-57). Unfortunately, there is no easy answer or solution to this heinous crime, or more importantly, a cure for the offender. Incarceration alone is an insufficient means of treatment to prevent an identified offender from repeating his sexual assaults. Members of society must look to medical and behavioral science professionals for help in rehabilitating the offender. Our society is dependent on these professionals to acquire the knowledge to cure the psychological handicaps in the offender that cause him to rape under certain stressful situations. In addition to educating women...
