Anyone, and I mean ANYONE who implies that the way a woman, man, or child dresses justifies rape frightens me. The fact that a reputable newspaper is spreading this bullshit makes me absolute irate.
Recently, a police officer was doing a talk at a local university, and told a group of law students that the best way to avoid being raped was to not "dress like a slut."
His reprimand? He had to write an apology letter.
it's scary how much blame is placed on the victim in our society.
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Date: 2011-03-11 07:26 pm (UTC)Anyone, and I mean ANYONE who implies that the way a woman, man, or child dresses justifies rape frightens me. The fact that a reputable newspaper is spreading this bullshit makes me absolute irate.
Recently, a police officer was doing a talk at a local university, and told a group of law students that the best way to avoid being raped was to not "dress like a slut."
His reprimand? He had to write an apology letter.
it's scary how much blame is placed on the victim in our society.