text: The term "rape culture" describes nothing more than an assertion from feminist theory, and while it is not fact, it is deliberately provocative, and many among those who do real work (instead of merely talking about it) to reduce the prevalence of rape contest its use.
   
  “In the last few years, there has been an unfortunate trend towards blaming “rape culture” for the extensive problem of sexual violence on campuses. While it is helpful to point out the systemic barriers to addressing the problem, it is important to not lose sight of a simple fact: Rape is caused not by cultural factors but by the conscious decisions, of a small percentage of the community, to commit a violent crime,...”
  
  https://rainn.org/news/rainn-urges-white-house-task-force-overhaul-colleges%E2%80%99-treatment-rape
  
  The author's use of this term inadvertently reduces the effectiveness of her commentary.