Karen J. Gordon

About the author: Karen J. Gordon is a freelance writer concerned with issues affecting women. She is a member of Feminists for Life of America, an organization working to end violence against women that publishes the American Feminist, a quarterly newsletter from which the following viewpoint was selected.

Studies indicate that 15 percent of female college students have been the victims of rape, and date rape remains a serious problem on college campuses. A disturbing trend is the rise of rapists who secretly add sedatives and powerful synthetic drugs to their victims' drinks, rendering them defenseless against an assault. Women must remain on the lookout for drug rapists at social gatherings and bars and never accept drinks from strangers. The advent of rape drugs is putting more women at risk of rape...