In May this year, there was an incident of sexual harassment in Chongqing where a ride-hailing service was encountered. It can be seen from the ** on the Internet that after a female passenger arrived at the destination, the driver was reluctant to stop and made a very obscene action to ask for a kiss. Despite the lack of details and we didn't see what the female passenger was wearing, the comment section was full of abuse and accusations against the woman, and some even suspected that her dress led to this sexual harassment. This incident is just a microcosm of our real life, women become victims but are often blamed for guilt, and this "victim guilt theory" appears frequently in society.
This kind of incident has caused a huge repercussion on the Internet. Many netizens expressed their indignation and condemnation of the driver's behavior, believing that his behavior was an assault on women. At the same time, there are also those who side with the victims, pointing out that sexual harassment is a moral and legal issue that has nothing to do with what women wear. This discussion sparked a discussion about sexism and support for victims.
Incidents like this are not unique. At the Guangdong Institute of Petrochemical Technology, three female students were attacked by a boy throwing sulfuric acid during class, causing them to be disfigured. After the incident, some people began to attack the victims, accusing them of cheating on the boys' feelings, and some even hoped that the incident would be removed to protect the school's reputation. This kind of accusation and attack on the victim is widespread on social **, which makes the victim suffer a lot of mental pressure again.
In addition, the incident of a man in Luoyang Song County who killed his ex-girlfriend on the street also caused public shock. After the girl refused his request for a reunion, the man acted violently and beat the girl with his fists and other tools, which eventually led to her death. However, some people tried to justify the man's behavior by claiming that the girl had problems such as splitting her legs and withdrawing from the marriage without returning the bride price.
These events reflect a "victim guilt theory" that emphasizes the guilt of the victims. When women experience violence or sexual harassment, some people shift the focus to the victim, trying to find their problems or mistakes. This logic is erroneous and harmful, shifting the blame to the victims, further depriving them of their rights and dignity.
This "victim guilt theory" has had a huge impact on society. First, it exacerbates the oppression of women by sexism and violence. Second, it hinders the voices of victims of sexual violence and the possibility of seeking justice. Most importantly, it has created more fears of reprisals and social condemnation, leading many victims to remain silent rather than seek help.
We cannot simply shy away from the impact of the whole incident. This "victim guilt theory" is a serious social problem that requires us to work together to change this way of thinking. We need more education, advocacy and awareness-raising to promote gender equality and respect. It is only by working together that we can truly get rid of this blaming and attacking of victims and create a fair and safe society for everyone.
The events mentioned in the article are a microcosm of the real-life theory of guilt for victims. Rather than ignoring the existence of this phenomenon, we should strive to call attention to and change attitudes towards victims. Only in this way can we break this knot and achieve gender equality and social progress.
Now, I would like to ask you a question: What do you think about the victim's guilt mentality?What do you think can be done to change this perception and provide more support and protection to victims?Please leave a comment to share your thoughts with us.