Who do rapists target?

Answer 1

They go after who is available. It seems that only one subset of rapist even has a "type." For the others, it is only about power, control, humiliation, catharsis, or domination.

Often, rapists go after people other than you'd expect. For instance, some rapists would likely pass over scantily clad women. It could be that they fear their confidence. More traditionally dressed women are likely to be more compliant. Rapists tend to profile by situation than person. If they know they can get by with it, they would try it.

They often rape by class or risk group based on their confidence level. Anyone can target a drug using prostitute, but to them, it takes a special type of courage to break into a rich woman's home and do this.