The Belief That the Woman's Word Alone Should Not Be

question 14

Multiple Choice

The belief that the woman's word alone should not be enough to secure a conviction in a rape case is based on which of these concerns?

• A) Defendants charged with rape are socially stigmatized.
• B) Some females might gain by making false accusations.
• C) The accused is entitled to the presumption of innocence.
• D) This belief is based upon any and all of these concerns.