Feminist group criticises police for 'victim blaming' for suggesting people should lock their doors

2012-02-08T01:07:50+00:00

The attack involved a home intruder who allegedly sexually assaulted a female occupant while she was asleep next to her partner Detective Carter called the incident “a timely reminder to ensure all doors are locked and windows are secured before going to bed each night."

Punctuation is important. It took me a few readings to realize that her partner was not Detective Carter.

typhonblue · 2012-02-08T03:58:00+00:00

What is the end game to all of this?

Are women to be led to a state of fear in which no action they could possibly take could reduce the chances of their victimization? Are we all just rape-fruit, lying helpless waiting to be plucked by a random rapist? Our only salvation is to what? Constantly shame non-rapist men to take responsibility for rape?

cynwrig · 2012-02-08T01:53:14+00:00

But, you know, if the person committing the assault was to, say, steal their TV, it would be "WHAT ARE YOU AN IDIOT, LOCK YOUR DOOR!

HITLARIOUS · 2012-02-08T03:11:13+00:00

In the world of feminism, responsibility and accountability are victim blaming.

marcos_de_santos · 2012-02-08T10:24:57+00:00

QUOTES FROM ARTICLE

One in four New Zealand women will experience sexual violence in her lifetime, according to the Ministry of Justice.

Messages which blame victims of rape and sexual abuse for not taking precautions to prevent their assaults have attracted international criticism through last year’s global SlutWalk movement.

“People are raising awareness that these messages are harmful to the survivors of rape and sexual abuse, and that they create myths which allow sexual violence to continue to be so common. If the victims are made to feel responsible for preventing their attacks, then the perpetrators can get off lightly.” Ms Skews said.

Research shows that most sexual assaults are not reported, and that New Zealand has a low rate of conviction for those accused of sexual assault.

house_of_amon · 2012-02-08T01:25:06+00:00

They obviously don't live in the real world. Taking precautions does not mean taking the blame. They are simple, no-effort things that can reduce your chance of being a victim of any crime, not just rape. Is telling people to take care of their health victim blaming for sick people? I don't think so, and I don't see how this is any different. I really think that trying to supress the distribution of information pertaining to precautions is only going to increase the amount of crime victims. I don't know who they think they are helping, except maybe for the fundraising wing of their organization.

FreddyDeus · 2012-02-08T14:38:56+00:00

Shit. I suppose now I can no longer use the 'do you lock your doors' argument when pointing out the stupidity of 'victim blaming' to feminists.

Celda · 2012-02-08T04:06:12+00:00

Did the victim not have their door locked?

If not, I can understand the comment. If they did, however, then the comment is just... surplus.

I'd like to see the comment in context, otherwise we can't actually tell if the group is going overboard or not. NZ has appalling journalism standards.

JockeVXO · 2012-02-08T01:48:47+00:00

Well, they are feminists after all. You can't expect them to react with logic.

2012-02-08T22:27:57+00:00

Giving women advice on how to lessen the chances of being raped is victim blaming now? I could agree "you didn't lock your door, it's your fault" would be victim-blaming, but simply suggesting a way to lessen the risk for yourself? Wow.

Title	Feminist group criticises police for 'victim blaming' for suggesting people should lock their doors
Author	fauxmosexual
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Date	February 8, 2012 12:56 AM UTC (14 years ago)
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