Rape Culture Analysis

Deeply entrenched attitudes of appropriate sexual and social roles keep male rape victims silent (Miller, 1983). (Groth & Burgess, 1980; Krueger 1985) reiterated that male rape victims are too humiliated and embarrassed to admit being overpowered, succumbing to self-blame for failing to defend themselves and fear being labelled as homosexual, further explains as to why Michael did not report his rape to police. Unwillingness to disclose men’s victimization relates closely to their reluctance of admission to vulnerability (Huckle, 1995; Stanko & Hodbell, 1993), shame and embarrasment (Mezey & King, 1989; Hillman et al., 1991; Walker, 1993). The male rape coping strategy is characterized by a protective response mechanism structured as ‘denial’ of an intolerable situation, prone to future psychiatric issues (Mezey, 1987). We observe this denial in Michael, whereby he explained the cuts and bruising to family and friends as resulting from a fight he had won to maintain his dignity in their view.

This response clearly explains that rape is the worst thing that can happen to a woman because men see women as only her sexual purity, because it is the only part of her they care about. Claiming the rape is the worst thing that can happen to a woman but not a man maintains rape culture 's belief that men cannot be raped and that women solely exist for men’s pleasure. These beliefs are toxic to young adults and children because it encourages males to never speak up if they are raped, because they will be made fun of and called liars, and encourages females to believe that they are only worth something if a man says or believes so. Overall the beliefs that only women can be raped and that men never are can affect people for the rest of their lives and cause victims to suffer in

In a racially charged atmosphere, “white trash” Mayella Ewell ignores the morality and conventions of the community, and makes a sexual advance on Tom Robinson. When discovered she covers her guilt and shame by accusing him of rape. In this era and in this community, Mayella’s accusation is seen as reasonable and unfortunately believable, which leaves Tom beaten before he enters the trial. However, Atticus expresses a powerful message in his closing argument to create a move for change in his society. The argument is expressed subliminally, by communicating that in the 1930’s society disregarded that all were equal, and categorised men and women based on the colour of their skin.

It is commonly known in history that ladies are used as a “stress reliever” for males by engaging in a sexual activity. Soldiers at that time saw powerless civilians as a “fruit” that is ripe to be plucked, therefore causing rape to occur. Of course, if people outside Vietnam knew what happened on the battlefield, only an insane person would approve their wrongdoings, and the soldiers would be punished too. Therefore, Captain Medina have already devised a plan in which case if someone asked what happened on the battlefield. When the author of My Lai interviewed Herbert L. Carter (My Lai, Herbert L. Carter, Testimony to peers commision, p.125) the soldiers admitted that whenever they are asked about the past events, he would say a lie that a Sniper shot a round to them, prompting to necessary violence to

Holden oppresses himself when the prostitute comes over by instead of having sex with her he tells her to leave and he will still pay for her fee, this proves that Holden pretends to be a sex maniac while oppressing his sexuality. Holden also states that with all of his girlfriends he could have “given them the time” but whenever they said stop, he would, thus sating his oppression and that he thinks that sex is morally wrong at his age. “I’ve had quite a few opportunities to lose my virginity and all, but I’ve never got around to it yet” (92). This shows that Holden oppresses himself form his sexuality. All in all the main characters of both stories at one time were sexually

John viciously begins to attack Carol turning the false allegations into different and valid ones but, I do not blame John. If you had agreed to help someone out and they turn around and accuse you of something as vile as rape, confiscating you of everything you hold important, then you surely are not going to react in a reasonable way towards them at all. When John is finished beating Carol, Carol looks up at him and says “Yes, that’s right.” then goes on to say it to herself. (Mamet 54) I believe that in this moment Carol purposely provoked John with the mention of his wife in order to get him furious enough to physically assault her. Throughout this play, Carol acts

The male-dominated society that Esperanza grows up in forces the idea that women are weak and should stay locked in their houses while men go off to work. The men are immoral and seedy, as expressed in the chapter in which a homeless man leers and asks for a kiss from the little girls. Esperanza experiences the evil of her community when she is sexually assaulted, causing her to lose her previous desire to explore her sexuality. Before being assaulted, she wanted to be “beautiful and cruel” like her friend Sally, because Sally was what she understood to be a perfect woman. However, after her rape she decides that she needs to discover her own identity for herself.

How do people face injustice, and what are their specific reasons for responding in this nature? When faced in the presence of injustice, some choose to ac and take control; whereas others ignore the plain fact of the certain injustice occurring. Hassan is faced with the horrific event of being sexually assaulted after the kite-fighting tournament. If it wasn’t bad enough that Hassan had to undergo this assault, but his best friend stood there as it happened without saying a word. Hassan is a Hazara which is a type of faith in which a young bully, named Assef, does not favor very much.

His disability doesn’t allow Lennie to comprehend the consequences of his actions. Lennie has a fascination of touching soft thins. This obsession led him to being accused of rape because he touched Curley’s wife’s dress. Steinbeck portrays him in a way that makes readers think he’s innocent however, we can’t be quick to judge. Lennie continued looking at Curley’s wife even after George told him to stop.

Men will use words to discredit a women’s intelligence and make her sound that her own thought was not her own but came from someone else. Men will use something along the lines of “oh you are just saying that because, your (strong male figure) told you to think like that.” This silences anything else that woman may have had to say about the topic because now, she has to prove that that thought was not only her own but, she actually used her brain to form it. Stanley uses the example from Catherine MacKinnon article about how pornography silences women. Women who want to say and actually mean no are seen as saying yes to men. It has brainwashed men into thinking no means yes and yes means no.

As stated under Hervey Clerky’s research. (Gillstrom, B. J.1995). Psychopathic individuals can experience sexual problems and an incapacity to love. Dahmer struggled with this very problem, in result helping to successfully prove research behind Clerkys psychopathy traits (Gillstrom, B. J.1995).The last connection to be made about Dahmer’s condition to support ASPD is his lack of guilt. Dahmers lifestyle of murder, dismemberment and rape, became so frequent that he lost sight of reality.

Leaders such as Mrs. Bailey and J.T show how those in authorities misuse their position and promote drug abuse, sexual intrigue and violence. For instance, Mrs. Bailey could pay young men to have sex with her (Venkatesh, 2009. C- Note is used to as an example of how the hustlers struggle with life as he does different types of jobs so as to earn some dollars for life. The author also shows how the police department is corrupt and how they are violent themselves instead of helping fight violence. This means that there are no appropriate measures in place to curb drug trafficking, crime and violence.

Interestingly, the show presents women, both in jail and not, to often be innocent victims doomed by circumstances. Inmates Alex and Piper blame men for “forcing” them into the drug and money trafficking business and eventually in jail. Piper’s friend, Polly, uses her innocence from having a bad husband to justify her affair with Piper’s boyfriend Larry. However, men still receive all of the blame and are presented to be the real “bad guys” of the show. Worth noting is that this show passes the Bechdel Test without hitting you over the head with

Male victims of sexual assault are often ignored and told that “men can’t be raped by women”, because society erroneously expects men to consent to sex with any woman under any circumstances. Both male and female rape survivors constantly hear that they should’ve enjoyed it, did enjoy it, it’s their own fault, and should be ashamed.

Turner claimed that because he was drunk, was with friends, and saw a “promiscuous” female students, that pressured him to collimating such a heinous crime. This crime could 've been prevented if the students were taught about rape culture