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7. I have my own theories as to why people think boys can't be victims.

Tue Jul 15, 2014, 04:28 AM

Jul 2014

Some of it is related to homophobia, some of it relates to anti-male sexism, and some of it is just plain ignorance.

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1 in 6 men have experienced abusive sexual experiences before age 18 [View all] Behind the Aegis Jul 2014 OP

It happened to one of my male relatives when he was about ten. pnwmom Jul 2014 #1

I don't understand your comment. Behind the Aegis Jul 2014 #3

Think about it. You have sexual repression as a part of the culture... Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2014 #4

I still don't understand your comments. Behind the Aegis Jul 2014 #6

What fool these days claims males can't be victims? Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2014 #8

For real? Behind the Aegis Jul 2014 #9

Obviously they missed the incident with the NYPD and a lamp. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2014 #11

There are lots of examples. Behind the Aegis Jul 2014 #12

Some people can't imagine the world beyond their own experience.... Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2014 #14

I don't know, but it demonstrates a lack of understanding. Behind the Aegis Jul 2014 #15

Thank you for this thread azurnoir Jul 2014 #5

I have my own theories as to why people think boys can't be victims. Behind the Aegis Jul 2014 #7

probably all of the above but as a mother to 3 girls and one boy azurnoir Jul 2014 #10

It is good for boys to feel than can be open about their experiences. Behind the Aegis Jul 2014 #13

Misandry. sibelian Aug 2014 #19

Male victimhood is repellant. sibelian Aug 2014 #20

A lot of people think life is so easy for guys, but it isn't, not unless LuvNewcastle Jul 2014 #16

"Boys can be sexually abused by both straight men and gay men." lumberjack_jeff Jul 2014 #17