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In reply to the discussion: Victim Blaming. 2012: the year when it became okay to blame victims of sexual assault [View all]dkf
(37,305 posts)98. The medical student's death in India may be a turning factor.
Anyone reading about that cannot be less than horrified and sickened. Public outrage is palpable.
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Victim Blaming. 2012: the year when it became okay to blame victims of sexual assault [View all]
PeaceNikki
Dec 2012
OP
We've become an ass-backward society wherein victims are often blamed and it cuts across
RKP5637
Dec 2012
#1
We see it here on DU. So much focus is placed on what the VICTIM could/should have done differently
PeaceNikki
Dec 2012
#2
I could not believe what I was seeing on that thread yesterday, on something that is supposed
niyad
Dec 2012
#9
When the only point you discuss is what the victim could have done differently, you're blaming the
PeaceNikki
Dec 2012
#38
and thinking the majority of rape victims are dressed in scimpy outfit or naked is wishful thinking.
seabeyond
Dec 2012
#82
i just cannot take the time to explain why you are so wrong here. comments like these are pretty
seabeyond
Dec 2012
#89
As a woman, I dispute the hypothesis here: women have long been blamed for assaults on them.
s-cubed
Dec 2012
#14
Agree. That's why I added "I don't think it's a new phenomenon or isolated to sexual abuse, either."
PeaceNikki
Dec 2012
#15
I think she's saying that 2012 wasn't 'the year', but that it's always been that way.
PeaceNikki
Dec 2012
#17
i think like with racism, in the earlier decades starting at 80's it was not pc to say this outloud.
seabeyond
Dec 2012
#18
I think you're right. As the generation who fought for equal rights ages, those behind it have no
PeaceNikki
Dec 2012
#21
So Sharia law would well for you? All women keep everything covered up or they are asking for it?
L0oniX
Dec 2012
#72
Definitely!!! I'm absolutely amazed as we move into the 21st century that this backward crap still
RKP5637
Dec 2012
#30
i think the greater fear is the independence and progress women have made and the fear men have
seabeyond
Dec 2012
#19
I think we as Democrats are guilty of this, too. And we should take responsibility to change this.
PeaceNikki
Dec 2012
#28
in the early 2000's my issue was religion and hate on liberals. last couple years it has been hate
seabeyond
Dec 2012
#32
And, for that, you have my utmost respect. I know you're a strong ally in the fight for women.
PeaceNikki
Dec 2012
#35
I think all motivation, and hence control, stems from fear ... and the republicans, ... and the
RKP5637
Dec 2012
#27
women have gained too much freedom and independence. this is the backlash. nt
seabeyond
Dec 2012
#56