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In reply to the discussion: DU Poll on Attitudes toward Rape [View all]mistertrickster
(7,062 posts)36. Here's the original survey results and link--
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8515592.stm
According to a London study on attitudes toward rape (linked above)
Almost three quarters of the women. . . said if a victim got into bed with the assailant before an attack they should accept some responsibility.
One-third blamed victims who had dressed provocatively or gone back to the attacker's house for a drink.
The survey of more than 1,000 people in London marked the 10th anniversary of the Haven service for rape victims.
More than half of those of both sexes questioned said there were some circumstances when a rape victim should accept responsibility for an attack.
I wanted some quantitative evidence that the oft expressed belief that "DUers would be no different than people like this" (who responded to this poll) was wrong
Looks like I got it.
Thank you to all those who responded.
According to a London study on attitudes toward rape (linked above)
Almost three quarters of the women. . . said if a victim got into bed with the assailant before an attack they should accept some responsibility.
One-third blamed victims who had dressed provocatively or gone back to the attacker's house for a drink.
The survey of more than 1,000 people in London marked the 10th anniversary of the Haven service for rape victims.
More than half of those of both sexes questioned said there were some circumstances when a rape victim should accept responsibility for an attack.
I wanted some quantitative evidence that the oft expressed belief that "DUers would be no different than people like this" (who responded to this poll) was wrong
Looks like I got it.
Thank you to all those who responded.
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I would say she isn't too intelligent about her well-being if she does 4, 5 and 6...
rfranklin
Feb 2012
#2
I think there is a difference between "she deserved it" and she was tempting fate...
rfranklin
Feb 2012
#8
If she says "No" or "Stop" etc at any time and he continues - it's rape.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Feb 2012
#11
No victim is ever responsible for "forced, unwanted sex against" their will.
Solly Mack
Feb 2012
#19
I know people who have been mugged WITHOUT being drunk or carrying lots of money.
Chorophyll
Feb 2012
#49
Check out this poster from Stop Rape UK. Kind of explains who is responsible for rape
likesmountains 52
Feb 2012
#32
No..never RESPONSIBLE under those circumstances but...(I may get creamed for this)
DuaneBidoux
Feb 2012
#79
I vote no. But having said that, obvioulsy a woman should not be getting so drunk that she passes
totodeinhere
Feb 2012
#83