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In reply to the discussion: She Dialed 911. The Cop Who Came to Help Raped Her. [View all]unapatriciated
(5,390 posts)What I don't care for is when statements are made regarding the age (she is old enough to know better) familiarity (she knows him or has been to his home before) or she was out late in the wrong part of town. She must be lying or asking for it. These arguments have been used for a long time to blame the victim. This is the rape culture that many are talking about and not what you explained. If you knew a rape victim and what they go through just to press charges you would understand the term. Unless you are beaten almost to death (sometimes not even then) you are not taken seriously when filing a police report, especially if you know your attacker. Your past and relationships are brought in as speculation to your character. That is the culture and stereotype that is still thriving and what many women want to change. When speaking of rape too many see the sex act and not what it really is, violence and control over another human being.... woman, man or child.
Yes there are false claims and those when proven should be punished as a criminal act or looked into for a mental disorder.
If your car was stolen would the police make it difficult for you to report if you parked it in the wrong part of town?
If your house was broken into would you be questioned on how many times you left it unlocked before they took a report?
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