ABSTRACT
The conclusion challenges universities and larger society to appreciate the trauma created for all, especially survivors and victims of sexual assaults, by the rape culture. Rape myths thrive in the nuance of life through implicit and subconscious biases. Students, faculty, and staff are unaware of the myths of victim blame pushed forward by their own ideologies and statements in connection to rape. Stereotypes include large party schools that have a higher safety concern and perception of fear of sexual assault. This inability to see reality is troublesome. It is not asking that all fear their campus and the concerns of sexual assault but to be aware of rape culture and rape myths as connected to masculinity, patriarchy, misogyny, and sexism. By grasping these constructs, people can strive for real equity that feminism and women’s movements promise. Rape culture is not a by-product of university life as rape and assaults occur everywhere, but the attitudes and behaviors created by rape myths and victim blame are alive inside university campuses. It is time to reckon with this and find real ways to change the rape culture.
