If a woman dresses very revealing is it irrisponsible behavior that contributes to rape?

Question

I'm not justifying the actions of criminals either. Hardly.
What I'm saying is that isn't it just pretending that there are no bad people int he world?
Yes we should be able to walk down the street naked but unfortunately there are bad people in the world. Yes even in the west.

I believe it is naive for a woman to dress so revealing then act surprised when she has attracted a criminal.
I think it is irresponsible for people to act like that.

I think you get my point.

The ones here who will say go to darfur then or the middle east.... get a life. Your just avoiding the question.

I'm not saying women should wear a burqa either..
Sometimes a little restraint goes a long way.

If you swim with sharks you can't be surprised if you get bit.

Personal responsibility.

I never said "deserves" you put that in my mouth.

Im not saying it is caused by the dressing im saying only that it could possibly be a factor in drawing the attention of the bad guy.

Hey Jessica I'm not a muslim

Hey Jessica I'm not a muslim

READ THE DETAILS PEOPLE!! I NEVER SAID THE WOMAN IS AT FAULT. I MERELY SAID THAT POSSIBLY ITS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

Answer 1

I don't care if a woman walks down the street naked... it gives others reason to assist rather then to assault.

Criminals do not choose by how scantily one is dressed, they choose by vulnerability.... are they isolated, alone, easy to exploit. Clothing has nothing to do with it.

Just like real wolves...

Answer 2

Outdated ideas of rape: Rape will continue to be a problem until traditional gender roles are firmly reestablished and women dress and behave more modestly.

Many people say the way women dress provokes men to rape, but some find themselves in circumstances where dressing is not an issue, Women invite rape by dressing or acting seductively. There is little correlation between physical attractiveness and the likelihood of becoming a victim. To believe that a woman "deserves" to be raped is to say that a wealthy-looking man "deserves" to be robbed. While any form of victimization is stressful, rape takes a particularly devastating toll on the self image, sense of independence, and overall emotional well-being of its victims long after any physical injuries have healed. While there are no guaranteed steps that women can take to prevent rape, there are several things they can do to possibly avoid an assault. Remember that the perpetrator needs the pportunity.
Normal crime prevention safety tips -- locking doors and windows, checking the back of your car before entering -- should be habits, no matter how 'safe' the area or circumstance. Follow your instincts. Take immediate action if a stranger is acting suspiciously or if a dating situation is getting out of control. Don't let concerns about being thought foolish prevent you from asking for help -- security/personnel and police would rather answer a "false alarm" or escort you to your car than see you as a rape or murder victim. Avoid dangerous situations. The stranger outside your door with a compelling story can wait there while you make that "urgent" phone call for him. If circumstances require that you be out alone, especially at night, avoid dark or secluded areas and let others know where you are. Don't appear vulnerable. Walk assertively and purposefully, staying in well-lit areas when out alone at night. Restrictive clothing and high-heeled shoes may be fashionable, but are useless if the need to run or fight arises. Know your abilities. Some women in our society have been raised to be passive and submissive. Learned helplessness can facilitate sexual assault. General fitness and self-defense courses are useful for developing personal strengths and decreasing the likelihood of becoming a victim.

Answer 3

The answer is no. Irresponsible behavior would be getting behind the wheel of a car after drinking. Irresponsible behavior would be having unprotected sex with a number of partners. It is not irresponsible for a woman to dress provocative. The way a women dresses is an expression of herself, it is her right to wear whatever she wants to. She also has a right to wear whatever she wants to without being raped. I don't think there's a strong connection between sexually suggestive clothing and rape. Unlike car accidents being caused by drinking and driving or sexually transmitted diseases being spread through irresponsible sex.

Edit' READ THE DETAILS PEOPLE!! I NEVER SAID THE WOMAN IS AT FAULT. I MERELY SAID THAT POSSIBLY ITS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
No, studies have shown that it is in fact not a significant contributing factor. Rape is not about sex anyway the majority of rapists rape their victims as a means of feeling powerful. The majority of rapist do not experiences organisms when involved in this hideous act. So again there is not a significant connection between a woman's sexually suggest clothing and her being raped or not.

Answer 4

It's never a women's fault. Period. Now you have a very good point. Even if a women appears naked in front of me I would not touch her. But there are men out there who are always looking for an opportunity. Let us say that there are two twins out there walking on a street. Equally beautiful. One covered up and another in a revealing dress. A drunken bastard shows up. Who would be an easier target? It doesn't take a drunk to figure that out. Prevention is always better than complaining after getting f***** up. yet, it would never be your fault but what's the point. You are already screwed. REMEMBER. Maybe the fact that it was not your fault is comforting. Whatever.

Answer 5

>> If a woman dresses very revealing is it irrisponsible behavior
>> that contributes to rape?

        To a certain degree, I do agree with that sentiment -- though it is also true that individual rights dictate that a woman should be able to do what she likes without fear of being raped for it. On the other hand, no-one lives in a vacuum. Women know what society is like. It's wrong, but you gotta be a realist, too. This is not about "fault" either. It is also not about psychological profiles. It is about doing what you can to minimize the risk.

God bless.

Answer 6

Hey!

I don't agree with rape, no matter what the girl is wearing, or not wearing. I think it's an absolutely heinous crime where there is no excuse or reason that can ever be good enough.

That being said, yes, a woman not wearing enough clothes can make a man reason that she is 'asking for it'. Also, men are just biological machines. When they see a woman naked, or nearly so, they get horny. And horny rapists are not good things.

BUT, my biggest problem with how very little clothing women wear is that I would dearly like to get married someday, and I do NOT want my husband to cheat on me. But, as I said, men were MADE to want sex when they see a woman naked. It's a biological fact. So, the more skin my future husband sees, the more blood goes down away from his brain, the more he can't think, and the more chances he'll cheat.

THAT'S my problem with women who go around with next to nothing on.

Luv ya,
Tashi :)

P.S. I would also like to add, with no mean implications, that you might want to be careful what you say, and who you say it to. The fact is, you don't know who will read this. And if someone who has been raped reads it, and, using your logic, feels they are to blame, it can have real damaging effects to their recovery. Rape is wrong. The woman is not to blame. But your reasoning is not completely unfounded.

Also, it really burns me up when we have court cases like this one where a man actually went up in court and said that a woman was wearing a mini-skirt and was 'asking for it' on their date, and he was just giving her what she really wanted. AND HE GOT OFF!!! He admits to forcing this woman to have sex with him, but gives the stupid reason of that she wore a mini-skirt on their date, and the jury lets him OFF!!! That is where this kind of reasoning CAN lead you, and I am expressly against that.

Answer 7

Fortunately, this defense of "you shouldn't have dressed that way" was finally shot down around the 60s or 70s. Dressing a certain way does not put them at fault if a crime happens to them. I've seen this argument slowly go away from adult rape cases and are starting to become prevalent with cases of sexual misconduct with a minor. It doesn't matter if some kid is dressing too sexy or not. The law won't be sympathetic. What if some gang member ambushed and killed a man because he thought he was an off duty cop? Is the dead man at fault for having a certain haircut, dress, and demeanor?

Answer 8

no it is never ever the woman's fault, its always the fault of the perpetrator. How does the way a person is dressed ever justify this horrifying crime against them? I think you are a little backwards in your thinking. That gives these monsters way more power than they deserve. If anyone needs to be more respsonbile, its the rapist and the society that allows sex offenders to roam the streets freely even though hardly any of them get rehabilitated.

Answer 9

The way you word it,yes.But it is just as foolhardy to believe we should be able to walk around nude.We are in a cursed world.That was the reason for clothing after the Fall.It had nothing to do with shame over the human body.You stated "contributing".And yes,as a factor it must be put into the equation.

Answer 10

While the manner in which a woman is dressed does not cause a rape, I do agree that it may be one of many contributing factors

Others include how our American society glorifies sex, showing realistic and intimitate scences across our tv screens. The acceptance of 'soft porn".........women cladly dressed looking back at us as we check out our groceries. The way we dress our daughters, looking like little sexy women. The common reference to women in our music as "bitches", and "hoes". Our overall acceptance of ideas assulting us from each direction that were once considered too private for public view. Let us not forget our leniency towards crimminals. If a man goes to jail at all, he seldom serves his alloted time, whether it is because of over crowding or good behavior......

It seems many factors come into play, overly provocative and seductive dressing is but one small one.

Answer 11

In an ideal world it shouldn't matter what anybody wears.

But, for example, I won't wear an expensive suit, gold jewelry, and have hundred dollar bills poking out of my pockets and then go walk alone in really bad neighborhoods at night. I have every right to do that but I would still get mugged and maybe killed.

People need to consider the reality of their environments.