Rachel Drazkowski & Brit Eckstrand
This is exacerbated by the destructive powers of myths and stereotypes, who apply gendered norms to bind women and men, both, to false ideas. It often preludes victim blaming, since many Rape Myths often pertain to that. In this particular photo, the myth that women are only raped by random strangers in the dark, hiding in some elusive bush, is falsified by addressing the fact that most women are actually assaulted by someone they know or trust.The second photo challenges the idea that what a woman wears automatically dictates her sexual desires. Everyone has the right to self autonomy, and no one has the right to touch you without expressed permission.
This is a great point. In some many media sources (including SVU like in the book) show or reference women being random victims of these dark shadows of violent men. As if no real man can be an abuser. Women shouldn't have to worry about where they are and when or who they trust. Men should be educated on how to not be an abuser. Being more educated on rape would really help both men and women.
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are a great way to challenge the stereotypical ideas people have about rape/sexual assault. Many people don't realize that over 80% of victims are attacked by somebody they know. Which can make it very tricky, as offenders can try and convince people that they "wanted it" or were "asking for it." Very clever idea with these photos.
ReplyDeleteThese are really great pictures. I know that I have heard those myths. You also made some very good points. You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on this photo! I know a few women who were raped by people they knew instead of random strangers. My cousin was drugged and almost raped by her best friend because he was jealous of her getting married. People think that just by appearances, women want to have sexual relations with random people, and they don't make themselves pretty to get laid.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your first rate myth. Often times the media makes it look like the old creepy guy lurking in the background is the rapist when often times it's someone you already know. I also really like the second one. Women should have the freedom to wear whatever they want and not be sexually assaulted because of it. Sure my skirt might have been a little too short or my top hanged a little too low but we shouldn't not wear these skimpy outfits because were going to get raped. That's just messed up if you ask me.
ReplyDeleteI love both of these photos especially the top one. Almost every rape case that I've ever heard about, the victim not only knew their rapist, but also trusted them. Sure it's probably not smart to walk around by yourself in an alley behind a bar at 2 am wearing a skimpy outfit, but that doesn't always mean you're going to get raped!
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