Rape Culture in the United States Improperly blames Women for their Sexual Violation

Thanks.Incorrect Rebuttals1. Just because some people choose to take offense to how others talk doesn't mean that the way they talk is necessarily offensive. The way these guys speak is not hateful, is not malicious or misogynistic, and is not meant to be offensive. They're expressing their views using a word(s) that unfortunately some people will decide to take offense to. Like I said before, words change and people use words in different ways over time, and the use of "rape" fits with how these guys are talking. They don't like watching women get violently attacked and raped against their will simply because they use a term that shares that meaning.Just to show you that rape isn't only used for forced sexual intercourse, check out the dictionary.com definition - [1] - an act of plunder, violent seizure, or abuse; despoliation; violation: "the rape of the countryside." This is one of the definitions, the other is of course forced sex. Are you going to ask the government and general civilizations to change the definition of a word back to it's original meaning to suit your argument?People are desensitized by the word because most people understand the fact that words change over time, and rape is one of them. Nobody actually advocates extreme violence against a woman simply because they use a word in a completely different way.2. It's a question. Asked by one person. If I agree that it's a stupid question, it's one scenario. If I disagree that it's a stupid question (which I do), doesn't mean I support rape or am even partially blaming the victim. It's a question. "Why didn't you bite his penis off? Oh, because you were drugged? Okay, next..."3. Children are almost always excused for their actions, even if violent. When I was in grade 11, a group of kids jumped me because a girl told them to because she thought I was saying bad things about her behind her back. Not only did nothing happen to any of the kids or the girl, I actually sat down with the girl and the principal along with the liaison officer at my school, and both the cop and principal got me to shake her hand because "we're both young and aren't entirely sure of what we're doing." People try to take blame off children (or younger people) all the time. One incident of women questioning and being curious how the kids who raped this girl will survive is not rape culture. It's two people being idiots and passing this off because they're children. I agree that it's ridiculous but it doesn't perpetuate rape culture at all. It's a couple stupid people.4. I dismissed each and every one of those "levels" of rape as either being misquotes, religious people against abortion (not rape), people not even in office, and more. None of them supported rape, half of them didn't even say anything on rape, but on the after processes.More rebuttals1. Questioning why a girl didn't fight back is more than a reasonable question, considering it could have been consensual sex, but the girl is trying to get at the guy for something. It's a reasonable question. Rape is different than any other crime because with any other crime, nobody is asking for a "softer version" of that crime. With rape, the "softer version" is just sex. You can have consensual sex, then non consensual sex. You can not have consensual burglary. Or assault. Or terrorism. Or murder. Or.... get the idea? Asking a question for this type of crime does not blame the victim. "Why did you not fight back?" =/= "It's your fault."2. You are correct, the situation (just like any violent or criminal situation) could have been avoided if she had taken certain precautions. You just said it's reasonable to ask what the girl was wearing, and now you're saying it isn't reasonable to ask? If I get mugged while walking through an alley at 3am with brand new $350 Jordan's on, I wouldn't be surprised at all if anyone said something along the lines of "well here's what not to do next time..." So why is it a big deal if we say this to a victim of rape? It's a suggestion, it's literally someone helping the victim understand how to take safer precautions next time where the situation can possibly be avoided. Last time I checked there are sick people in the world and it makes sense to try and stay away from them. I'm not sure why you wouldn't.Taken from Women Against Violence Against Women (because who gives a damn about men, right) - Rape Culture is "a complex set of beliefs that encourage male sexual aggression and supports violence against women." - So you're honestly saying I support violence against women because I gave a suggestion as to how someone can avoid a dangerous situation with a horrific outcome. Yeah okay. This is one reason why the term rape culture is detrimental to society. It demonizes anyone who isn't all gung-ho on the feminist bandwagon and doesn't follow 110% of their beliefs and movements.3. All I can say is it is better to be prepared than to protest after the fact. The reason there aren't any cases in the media or internet of a mugging victim being given suggestions as to how to avoid it next time (like my personal experience that I explained to you), is because nobody cares about this made up "victim blaming" idea. The only reason it's popular with rape and violence against women (yes, only women) is due to feminism. Feminism is trying to change the world and the only way they can do that is by showing how "horrible" women are treated, cue rape culture and victim blaming.If Brittany gets her Macbook Pro with retina display (...) stolen at Starbucks while she goes to get her Venti Chai Tea Latte (...), and somebody says "maybe next time don't leave it there!" Nobody would bat an eye. Good advice, right? Well apparently the same type of advice doesn't apply when it's a feminist issue. Only now is it "victim blaming." Also just happens to only be an issue when the aggressor is usually male. What a surprise, a feminist issue that can address any type of crime, but focuses on the crime that men tend to act out more. Huh.4. So you don't think all the factors of the situation should be taken into consideration, just "man rape, woman victim, woman never lie, man jail." Unfortunately for you (and feminists), the court systems in North America don't work that way. All the facts of every crime are taken into consideration. A question (as you put it, "the questioning process") is a question, and questions are meant to be asked in court.5.Slavery is forcing someone to work for no reward as well as beating the hell out of them and torturing them. I'd be against slavery if I saw it today. Women are not slaves and women are not treated as inferior and nobody rational and sane is saying it's the woman's fault or even the woman is partially to blame for being raped. Being given advice to avoid it is not blaming someone. I can't make it any more black and white.6. If you want to challenge me to a debate on equality and equal opportunity in America, I'd be more than happy to take you up on that. Women earn 79 cents to a man's dollar due to multiple reasons. This figure is not based on the same job and the same two people with the same experience and ambition.7. And I recommend you ask any male gamer how much they've been verbally abused. I'm pretty sure it's about the same. But all of a sudden it's an issue because a woman is now the victim. One more reason "rape culture" and feminism is detrimental to society.8. I'm more than happy making peace with people. I'm not aggressive or disrespectful to anyone. I think the main issue is people who feel they have the need to change the world to suit their idea of what "perfect" and "equality" is. Changing the social constructs of our societies is detrimental, as we're working great now. People will never be perfect as a whole. There will be sick people and there will be rude people. We have to just deal with them or help if possible. Looking forward to a good last round.[1] http://dictionary.reference.com...