For a very long time (and still to a certain extent today) rape was very difficult to prosecute. Advocates have reduced the amount of victim shaming, and more cases are being successfully prosecuted. That's a good thing.
The downside is that, like many hot topics in the modern era, extremists can make it an all or nothing proposition. This can lead to the impression that no woman ever lies about being raped, and men are always guilty if they've been accused.
Although we pay lip-service to "innocent until proven guilty", most of us fall into the trap of frequently assuming that if someone is arrested, they are obviously guilty.
The sad thing is that when women DO lie, they rarely face severe consequences...while the man's reputation is destroyed.
There needs to be less trial by public opinion...but that's probably not a realistic expectation.
