"ℕ𝕠" 𝕕𝕠𝕖𝕤 𝕟𝕠𝕥 𝕞𝕖𝕒𝕟, "ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕧𝕚𝕟𝕔𝕖 𝕞𝕖."

I took my time with this particular podcast because I wanted to be a voice of experience and encourage others to speak up as well. Rape culture is not normal and is should not be seen as such. Within this culture where women are mostly likely to be the victims, are told to change their own behavior in order to avoid being assaulted or raped. Repeatedly they are told to dress less provocatively and not put themselves in risky situations.

Because of this culture, society has blamed the victim for such assaults that have occurred to them. The right question is not, “What was she doing/wearing/saying when she was raped?” The right question is, “What made him think this is acceptable?”

If you ever find yourself engaging in this sick culture, please listen and educate yourselves. Now is not the time to make excuses. Do not look the other way. And if you are a victim, speak your story, let people know that none of this is okay.

I see you.

I believe you.

I am listening.

References:

• https://medium.com/@ehwalter/rape-is-not-normal-223a0576abd4
• https://www.cameleon-association.org/contexte-aux-philippines/?lang=en
• https://everydayfeminism.com/2014/03/examples-of-rape-culture/
• https://www.vox.com/2014/12/15/7371737/rape-culture-definition