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In reply to the discussion: We see regular, often harsh criticism of the media for their decisions on what and who to cover [View all]hlthe2b
(102,236 posts)of women (mass murders on and around the reservations), African American missing and dead women and other women of color--most certainly the ongoing mass killing of Mexican women along the US-Mexico border to receive the ongoing reporting and response deserved.
I have seen no one on DU--absolutely NO ONE denying the problem. ABSOLUTELY NOT ONCE.
I have seen the fact that this is an epidemic problem, especially where it interphases with domestic violence of women of all types, races, and regions of the country. Not denying the inequities in which it has been covered. But reminding that it is a problem for and about violence against women.
I have, however, seen a very small handful who, while they express understandable denunciation that this current missing and presumed murdered woman's case has gotten such overwhelming coverage, have done so in a particular way that is derisive of those following the story or who even express the horror that it occurred. ALongside comments that are incredibly dismissive of the victim, her family, her friends--as though the fact she was "pretty, young, and white" meant her outcome was meaningless and should not warrant any attention nor concern whatsoever. In fact, there have been posts that have said just that... that the poster didn't care about another woman missing of that description and denounced the poster for the OP.
This will be my only post to this thread as I do not want to add to the divisiveness that I fear will result. Having worked a number of years very early in my career providing healthcare at Pine Ridge, I am well versed and devastated by the issues among Native women and I see very similar issues with the lack of attention given to violence, murder, and missing black, Hispanic, and other women. My hope is that we will come together to address this issue for ALL women and recognize that all are victims who deserve our care and efforts.
This board can do a lot to educate and even motivate action. That is a good thing. We need to do so in a way to unite towards a common goal.