 Some supporters of the theory also note that sexual harassment, which most women will experience in their lifetimes, especially contributes to the fear of rape; in some cases, women's rejection of unwanted sexual advances leads to threats, and even "benevolent" harassment may increase women's wariness and fear of men in public spaces.While the fear of rape is the strongest among women, men also have a fear of rape, especially when looking at college aged men.While the fear of rape is the strongest among women, men also have a fear of rape, especially when looking at college aged men.