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In reply to the discussion: Womans Brilliant Analogy Sums Up The Insidiousness Of Victim Blaming [View all]Egnever
(21,506 posts)10. Oh I disagree entirely
It does have to do with what you wear. Hookers and strippers dress like they do for a reason. If it didn't matter they would be indistinguishable from anyone else.
They dress scantily because it evokes behavior in the men they are trying to attract.
If clothing had no effect on people there would not be huge industries dedicated to making clothing that is fashionable.
The problem is the men to be sure but clothing can absolutely provoke the men that are predisposed to rape in the first place.
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The trope of blaming the victim and thinking it is your ally is truly delusional
ck4829
Jul 2017
#51
This is poor ethics, you are advocating a position that conservative clothing reduces rape..
JHan
Jul 2017
#15
I think the analogy works: the dog responds that way because it is socialized to do so..
JHan
Jul 2017
#47
Great. I do not like to hear "Rape is God's Will", no it is not, it is a decision by
Thinkingabout
Jul 2017
#56