More and more, people in our society are putting less blame on the rapist and more blame on the victim. Unfortunately, rape isn't a "black & white" issue.
For instance, many people in the United States will say that if the victim of rape was partying or drunk, then she should have been prepared to be raped. Some even go as far as to say that how the girl dresses is a variable in her rape. In a few court cases, the rapist was not convicted because the girl was wearing a mini-skirt. Apparently, if a girl shows to much skin, the disgusting guy that rapes her just couldn't help himself.
Even further, many people will say that if a girl has been previously sexually active, the rape isn't necessarily as serious as if a virgin was raped. Again, apparently if someone has had sex, that means they are fine with having sex with anyone that wants to.
Excuses, excuses. Right? It's an idea that irks me. By saying excuses like these, all it does is launch as into more of a violent culture. Blame must be placed on the rapist, not the victim.
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