tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764974377060271432.post1744967198904167115..comments2023-03-28T15:39:58.010-04:00Comments on Damsel in de Tech: Who are these "Hollywood-esque" rapists? *TW*damsel.in.de.techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921309674292153182noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764974377060271432.post-86362506488946236022012-01-27T21:34:06.390-05:002012-01-27T21:34:06.390-05:00I agree.
I don't think placing responsibilit...I agree. <br /><br />I don't think placing responsibility on the rapist is going to make every potential rapist decide not to rape. <br /><br />I do, however, think that creating a system and a society that's categorically intolerant of rape -- both in what we say and what we do -- may make some potential rapists rethink their choices. And I'm 100% for that as marked improvement.Torihttp://anytimeyoga.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764974377060271432.post-60889110272577118442012-01-27T14:41:08.623-05:002012-01-27T14:41:08.623-05:00I'm one of those who believes the rapist won&#...I'm one of those who believes the rapist won't <i>necessarily</i> listen, but I don't think that lessens the need for us to take the focus off the victim's so called "responsibility" and place it on the perpetrator.<br /><br />By putting the responsibility where it lies, not only are we creating a culture that will be more supportive of the target of a sexual assault, but one that will be <i>less</i> supportive of the perpetrator. We also place responsibility on those who are complicit in sexual assault; everyone who knows a rape apologist and allows a callous comment here and there, everyone who can see misogyny brewing in a rejected boyfriend, or misopaedia disguised as humour is now in a better position to speak up. By making it easier to recognize the abuse of authority, we create a society that supports those who are abused and can put safeguards in place when deciding where to place our trust. <br /><br />And by using accountable language, we make it easier to effectively deal with offenders not only criminally, but socially as well.<br /><br />And the <i>dark alley/never be alone/don't talk to strangers</i> BS has to end. It's important we ALL understand <i>intent creates access, but access does <b>NOT</b> create intent!</i><br /><br />I think you're bang on, Damsel. Trust your gut!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com