It seems you can’t read a paper or blog these days without articles about SlutWalks — protests against victim-blaming and rape culture — popping up. I’ll take this opportunity to add to that growing pile of stories. I admit, when… Read More ›
Victim blaming
NYT: 11-Year-Old Gang Rape Victim To Blame
That’s more or less the message behind yesterday’s New York Times article about an 11-year-old girl who was gang raped in Texas. The girl was gang raped by 18 men and teenaged boys in an abandoned trailer home shortly after… Read More ›
Rape Prevention 101: Don’t Dress Like a Slut, Obvs
Looks like victim blaming is still all the rage. How many times have you ever heard guys (and sometimes girls) say in response to reports of rape/sexual assault/sexual harassment, “well, what was she wearing?” Cue my vomit. This is something… Read More ›