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How Society Reacts To Rape

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How Society Reacts To Rape
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Don’t get raped. Don't wear clothes that show too much. Don't walk alone. Don’t yell rape, it's better to yell fire. Don't say no, let boys down a little lighter.

You should have thought of that before you got drunk. You were asking for it by going out to have fun. You shouldn't have led him on. You aren't raped if you said yes at some other point in your life.

She was so uptight, maybe it'll make her less of a snob. There is something to be said about someone who cries rape against someone they supposedly loved. I bet she was just embarrassed to say she wanted it; she's too embarrassed to admit it. She couldn't have been raped if they ever went on a date.

Are you sure you want to report it? Did you really say no to him? Do you want to go through all the trouble just to ruin his reputation? Is this just a cry for attention?

Did you explicitly say no and try to fight him off? Did you lead him to think anything with your words or the way you danced, maybe walked? Did you express even minuscule interest with looks or how you talked?

Never leave your drink alone and be sure you watch them make it. Don't make him angry or ever hurt him. Don't walk in the dark or leave a place without someone by your side. Don't go out if you aren't prepared for a rapist.

Stop.

Don't say things protecting the rapist.

You shouldn't use them against the victim of an attack; they shouldn't have to fight comments said behind their back.

She was taken advantage of, and she will never be the same again. She didn't do anything wrong; she committed no sin.

Are you even thinking about the things you say to that girl and your words' real impact? Are you considering that warnings aren't a cure for rape, aren't a fact?

Did you just take the side of a person who will violently assault another, assault their right to decide?

Never tell those innocent curls and ribbons to cover up and stay hidden to avoid being attacked.

Don't rape. Don't take advantage of a girl because of cloth and shown skin. Don't see a lone girl as a point of attack. Don't walk away when you hear a girl scream rape. Don't get mad at rejection and retaliate with a physical and human rights violation.

Don't let rape be a victim's fault.

Don't let rapists get away with abuse and assault.

Don't perpetuate sexism and blame when someone trusts you with their brokenness and their shame.

Don't let rape go on with your words and your curiosity as to everything that occurred.

Don't violate innocent girls, innocent victims, with things that tell them that they cause this to happen to them.

Don't ever think that rape is your fault, that stopping it is on you by default.

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