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Soviette · 29-11-2011, 09:49 PM

I am sick of the notion where people believe what a woman wears actually influences a man to rape her. Do people really believe that just because a woman isn't dressed like a "slut" then a potential rapist won't rape her? Seriously? Do people really think it makes a difference? A normal man on the street won't suddenly turn into a rapist if he sees a woman wearing short skirt, and a rapist won't be put off just because his victim isn't. I know some rapists have tried to deflect the blame by saying their victim was scantly dressed, but that's all it is. An excuse. All criminals make excuses why they commit crimes so they can get off from the charges/get a more lenient sentence.

I do believe in personal responsibility, but I don't think it stretches to what a woman actually wears. Of course a woman (or man) should not walk alone through dark alleyways at night in case they get do become a victim of a crime such as raping, mugging, random beating ups, etc, just like you shouldn't leave your windows/doors opened or unlocked when you leave the house or leave your car unlocked.

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Originally Posted by Athiri

To use an analogy, I recall upon Qatar being announced as the host for the 2022 world cup, Sepp Blatter remarked that gay football fans 'refrain from any sexual activities' if they go. Naturally there was uproar; to put responsibility on the victims and not the intolerate, prejudiced government is ridiculous and and this I see as no different. (Also to go off on a tangent, South Africa was subject to a vast number of sporting boycotts while it was under apartheid, but to criminalize a person for their sexuality rather than skin colour? Oh that's just ****ing fine!)

I do not agree with their rules, but you have to acknowledge that it's their country and they are allowed to make the rules they see fit, no matter what us "Westerners" think, not that they even give a **** what we think. I feel disgusted when I see women getting stoned for adultery or lashes or whatever for some sexist crime in places like Saudi Arabia or wherever, but there's nothing I/we can do about that. My only resolve is to never go to a country where I strongly agree with the laws and I think the gay football fans who are strongly against the law in Qutar about homosexual activity do the same. :/

29-11-2011, 09:49 PM	#9
Soviette Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Western Ireland I am currently:	I am sick of the notion where people believe what a woman wears actually influences a man to rape her. Do people really believe that just because a woman isn't dressed like a "slut" then a potential rapist won't rape her? Seriously? Do people really think it makes a difference? A normal man on the street won't suddenly turn into a rapist if he sees a woman wearing short skirt, and a rapist won't be put off just because his victim isn't. I know some rapists have tried to deflect the blame by saying their victim was scantly dressed, but that's all it is. An excuse. All criminals make excuses why they commit crimes so they can get off from the charges/get a more lenient sentence. I do believe in personal responsibility, but I don't think it stretches to what a woman actually wears. Of course a woman (or man) should not walk alone through dark alleyways at night in case they get do become a victim of a crime such as raping, mugging, random beating ups, etc, just like you shouldn't leave your windows/doors opened or unlocked when you leave the house or leave your car unlocked. Quote: Originally Posted by Athiri To use an analogy, I recall upon Qatar being announced as the host for the 2022 world cup, Sepp Blatter remarked that gay football fans 'refrain from any sexual activities' if they go. Naturally there was uproar; to put responsibility on the victims and not the intolerate, prejudiced government is ridiculous and and this I see as no different. (Also to go off on a tangent, South Africa was subject to a vast number of sporting boycotts while it was under apartheid, but to criminalize a person for their sexuality rather than skin colour? Oh that's just **ing fine!) I do not agree with their rules, but you have to acknowledge that it's their country and they are allowed to make the rules they see fit, no matter what us "Westerners" think, not that they even give a **** what we think. I feel disgusted when I see women getting stoned for adultery or lashes or whatever for some sexist crime in places like Saudi Arabia or wherever, but there's nothing I/we can do about that. My only resolve is to never go to a country where I strongly agree with the laws and I think the gay football fans who are strongly against the law in Qutar about homosexual activity do the same. :/ Last edited by Soviette : 29-11-2011 at 09:55 PM.