![]() ![]() ![]() Most notably, however, Harding points out that: We do this through a number of means: (1) disbelieving victims of sexual assault, (2) blaming them for their assault, (3) failing to prosecute assailants, (3) and cultivating imbalanced myths about men and women. Culturally we have, in many ways, condoned “physical and emotional terrorism against women” (2). It’s “the kind of thing that makes people call feminists ‘humorless’ and ‘strident’” (1). “Rape culture” might feel like an “overblown” term to some. This eye-opening sociological exploration implicates us all in our sexual violence problem.ĭespite her strong Feminist philosophy, Harding recognizes how difficult her subtitle will be for some readers to accept. In Asking for It, Kate Harding exposes all of these problems and acknowledges that we have a “rape culture” issue in America. We have a serious problem in our society. Yet, at the same time, we often blame victims, fail to prosecute assailants, and laugh at rape jokes. ![]() It is a horrific violation of another person’s will and body. On the one hand we firmly believe in the wickedness of sexual assault. American culture can talk out of both sides of its mouth. ![]()
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