Recently, many countries have been highlighted and criticized in Western news media for violent sexual assaults against women.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, some of these reports have been problematic, as they tend to sensationalize foreign social problems and relate to them without accurate comparisons.<\/p>\n
This, in turn, makes Westerners feel safer, deflates social concerns for our own countries\u2019 issues with gender-based violence, and adds to the foundational elements of victim blaming.<\/p>\n
So, when I hear people comment about the poor responses of citizens, police, and government in other parts of world (what otherwise would be referred to as less-developed by those considering themselves to be developed), I make it a point to inform them about the disgusting manner in which gender violence and rape are dealt with in this colony of Canada.<\/p>\n
Rape culture isn\u2019t a foreign problem; it\u2019s a global problem. This means each one of us has a responsibility to address it.<\/p>\n
Sexual assaults don\u2019t decline by teaching self-defence classes, they decline by teaching people about consent, boundaries, and respect.<\/p>\n
Rape isn\u2019t funny; it\u2019s tragic and terrifying. Most importantly, rape culture doesn\u2019t decline by ignoring the issues.<\/p>\n
What can you do? Call out rape culture when you see it or hear it. Be there for a friend when they need you.<\/p>\n
Question media reports and learn about victim blaming. Attend local events and vigils, and volunteer for local resource centres.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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