*sigh*

why dont they all just go lorena bobbit on the attackers ...

Punishment, revenge and law enforcement is not going to remedy this problem anywhere in the world.

When rape is prevelant in a culture, it indicates a distinct lack of respect for women within that culture. Starting with the issue of respect ... of how a man would want his mother or sister or daughter treated - and viewing all women in that light, is the first step towards addressing that issue.