‘Why did she go there?’: How the onus of safety keeps falling on women
Public discourse on sexual violence consistently shifts blame from perpetrators to victims, focusing on women's choices and behavior rather than men's decisions. Despite widespread criticism, this regressive mindset persists across politics, courts, and families, implying women must alter their lives to prevent crimes they do not commit.
Public discourse on sexual violence consistently shifts blame from perpetrators to victims, focusing on women's choices and behavior rather than men's decisions. Despite widespread criticism, this regressive mindset persists across politics, courts, and families, implying women must alter their lives to prevent crimes they do not commit. What's Your Reaction?
