Telling women how not to get raped isn’t prevention; it’s victim-blaming.
Tag: victim blaming
Rape prevention tip #7
Telling women how not to get raped isn’t prevention; it’s victim-blaming. 
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Rape prevention tip #4
Telling women how not to get raped isn’t prevention; it’s victim-blaming.
Rape prevention tip #3
Rape prevention tip #1
Telling women how not to get raped isn’t prevention; it’s victim-blaming.
News you can relate to
Some news stories that caught our eye this week:
One of the journalists who uncovered Jian Ghomeshi’s rampant sexual abuse is now writing a ‘tell-all’ book that threatens to identify the women who told their stories with the promise of anonymity. It’s just another example of why victims of abuse choose not to speak up.
Isiah Thomas was convicted of sexual harassment the last time he was president of a basketball team. So how in the world did he just land a job as president of WNBA’s New York Liberty?
Check out Amy Schumer’s hilarious birth control sketch.
News you can relate to
Some news stories that caught our eye this week:
Emergency contraception is especially important for women in abusive relationships, which is why we’ve been paying close attention to the stories about Plan B (and equivalent medications) being ineffective for women over 176 lbs. Healthline has a brief clear explanation of what other options are available.
Forbes takes a characteristically financial viewpoint on domestic violence, pointing out that it costs us $8.3 billion annually in medical expenses and lost productivity.
Victim-blaming is a common response in our culture to stories of sexual assault and domestic violence, so it’s not surprising that sometimes victims blame themselves. Jenny Kutner’s complicated exploration of her own culpability is captivating and Amanda Hess’s response is thought-provoking.
News you can relate to
Some news stories that caught our eye this week:
- Salon takes on a disturbing reaction to recent tragedies of men murdering children—blaming the children’s mothers.
- Marissa Alexander is not alone—abuse survivors who act in self-defense are rarely believed.
- For DV Awareness Month, local activist Trese Todd shares her moving story of enduring and escaping domestic violence.
News you can relate to
Some news stories that caught our eye this week:
- California is rocking it! Not only did the state make abortions more accessible, but it also passed a law banning workplace discrimination against victims of domestic violence and requiring employers to take reasonable precautions to help keep them safe.
- Facebook, on the other hand, just eliminated your ability to block people from searching for you by name. Here’s a guide for tweaking what privacy settings are left.
- Slate published a victim-blaming article claiming that we are too reluctant to tell women that drinking can lead to sexual assault. Ann Friedman at The Cut kindly rewrote it with the proper emphasis.
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