Asked by Damosiest Webbed on May 20, 2024

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"Victim-blame" is the tendency for victims of sexual assault to blame external factors like alcohol.

Victim-Blame

The tendency to blame the victim of a crime or misfortune, suggesting they are responsible for their own suffering.

Sexual Assault

An act in which an individual is coerced or physically forced to engage in a non-consensual sexual act, or any non-consensual sexual touching.

External Factors

Elements outside an individual or system that influence and affect outcomes and performance.

  • Gain an understanding of the ideas pertaining to rape culture, fallacies about rape, and the practice of blaming victims in situations of sexual assault.
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Hayleigh GilliamMay 24, 2024
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Explanation :
Victim-blaming is the tendency for society to blame victims of sexual assault for their own assault, rather than holding the perpetrator responsible. This can include blaming the victim's clothing or behavior, rather than acknowledging that the perpetrator chose to commit a crime. It is not the victim's fault if they were under the influence of alcohol, as a person cannot give consent while incapacitated. It is important to focus on holding perpetrators accountable for their actions, rather than blaming the victim.