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In reply to the discussion: No! For men, rape is NOT the default. [View all]gollygee
(22,336 posts)49. Some women and men do have to be taught not to abuse their children
When CPS is called because of abuse, often the first step is parenting classes, where parents are taught how to respond to things in a non-abusive way.
And I appreciate that many men can't imagine any men who think it's fine to force themselves on women if "she was stupid enough to get that drunk at a party." But I know there are men who do believe that. I know it isn't the majority, but it doesn't take a majority to cause serious problems on a college campus. Men who DO rape have multiple victims, so the problem can be huge even with only a minority of men involved.
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Why is it then that despite watching countless violent television shows, playing
Arkana
Nov 2012
#69
you really think about the beginning of time, they had the brain power and the knowledge to know
seabeyond
Nov 2012
#70
Just an excuse. Just like so many rationalizations so many of us use to excuse ourselves
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2012
#40
Men's biggest fear is that women will laugh at them. Women's biggest fear is that men will kill them
Sadiedog
Nov 2012
#8
It's a generalization, i.e. overly broad by its nature. I don't necessarily agree *or* disagree.
nomorenomore08
Nov 2012
#43
theya re at work. it is dark outside. they do not want to go outside by themselves.
seabeyond
Nov 2012
#65
Unbelievable that I have to post this link over and over again. We are so clueless about our culture
Luminous Animal
Nov 2012
#20
I can't say whether I sustained the same level of trauma as someone who was forcibly raped
liberal_at_heart
Nov 2012
#35
"If it involves traumatic(physical) or manipulative, coercive, or substance induced.
redqueen
Nov 2012
#63
For me this speaks to an even more fundamental question, of whether people are "naturally" more
nomorenomore08
Nov 2012
#41