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Old 04-30-2011, 10:26 PM
violetpretty violetpretty is offline
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I don't think it is anti-feminist to insist that there are simple precautions that women can take to reduce their chances of acquaintance rape. I don't see it as blaming the vicitm as long as you also acknowledge that the perpetrator is ultimately responsible. Certain circumstances make you an easier target.

For example, suppose you're walking home from a party through a sketchy area of town at night, alone, buzzed. You get mugged. Was it your fault? No. Mugging people is wrong, duh. No one asks to be mugged. Sure, we all wish we had more money. Were there things you could have done to lessen your chances of being mugged? Yes. You could have taken a cab, stayed over, called someone, walked with a much larger group, have a DD with your friends.

Same goes with preventing acquaintance rape. Better to be realistic and proactive, rather than put your fate in someone else's hands.
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