General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Liberals and violent porn and rape simulation [View all]TroglodyteScholar
(5,477 posts)Do you see that your position is resting on the false assumption that women are incapable of making decisions for themselves, and therefore only able to occupy the role of victim?
It's a vile little premise, and you're probably not even aware that you're counting on it. But women are either men's equals (sexually and otherwise) or they are helpless victims of relentless abuse in the form of the sex act. But not both.
I prefer to see a woman as capable of deciding to what degree she wants to be objectified sexually...the same choice I trust myself to make on my own behalf. And I think that's pretty in line with modern day liberal thinking.
Note I'm not denying the existence of real abusive situations...I'm addressing the topic in generalities the same as you. I'm no more willing to tolerate actual sexual victimization than you are.