If a woman who dresses provocative is raped, did she have it coming to her?

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If a woman who dresses provocative is raped, did she have it coming to her?

by chrissy~Shopaholic Posted October 10, 2009 19:31:24

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I am in no way saying this is right! I have just heard many people say this so I decided too ask.

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+19 raves LOTR_HP~Goddess of Crudeism... October 10, 2009 20:06:15

No means NO! However I think a woman should use common sense. If she is alone and walking in a dangerous neighborhood she shouldn’t dress raunchy.
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no1badboy56 October 11, 2009 15:35:50

No, every woman has the right to say no to unwanted sexual advances. However, a woman should use good judgment when picking her attire to avoid altercations. You know the ole saying, " If you go looking for trouble".
Alexander October 11, 2009 15:21:41

No rape is an act of violence
jillyfish96 October 11, 2009 15:19:16

i think that no one deserves to be violated no matter what they're wearing
BillySteve October 11, 2009 15:14:45

Well, would you consider someone dressing sharp to be a good provocation for being mugged?

Would you consider someone being tall and stocky a good provocation for someone taking a cheap shot at them? Like some dipstick with an inferiority complex "picking on the biggest guy".

How about driving a nice car? Does that entitle someone else to steal it from you?

Rape is a crime of violence, not of sex. If some pig decides that he's gotta "take her down a notch" he has a mental problem. Either he gets help before he does it, or he gets beat after he does it.

Rape isn't sexy, it's violence.
BillySteve to BillySteve October 11, 2009 15:18:02

Having said this, if someone dresses like a prostitute or like someone who is "easy" they should not be upset if a guy approaches them and is "provocative" with them. Provocative meaning that they ask her out or talk sexy to her or treat her like a sex object.

Still doesn't excuse sexual assault..... such actions totally disgust me.
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looking4hope October 11, 2009 15:03:08

dressing like a slut is going to turn guys on, and it's like she's just advertising herself to get it, and they are going to be more likely to attack. I wouldn't be surprised if they think she wants it, dressing like a prostitute or something.
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blackdog October 11, 2009 14:44:08

NO WAY
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Merna October 11, 2009 14:30:59

No, a raper is a sick person with no control on his instics and a girl should be free to wear whatever she wants without fearing of getting rape and by the way i'm not exactly supporting that kind of dresses i'm just saying it's a personal freedom.
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KatChampagne October 11, 2009 14:18:59

No
No one deserves to be raped
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chrissy... to KatCham... October 12, 2009 01:05:34

I agree thank you.
KatCham... to chrissy... October 12, 2009 01:27:51

scary how many people don't though huh?
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sky blue pink - American October 11, 2009 14:11:35

No.
Blessed Be !
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duke nukem October 11, 2009 14:09:19 (edited)

nope.
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Spencer October 11, 2009 14:05:59

Absolutly not.

The only reason anyone ever says something like that is once again an excuse for actions. I am tired of the excuses. Besides what is wrong with a woman who has it dressing to show it. Did I say hell no it not yet just in case I did not hell no.
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mistiblu October 11, 2009 13:59:45

women should be able to dress how they want without this being used as a pathetic excuse for someone raping them, funnily enough there has been a news story over here about 2 guys who were out on a stag night and they were all dressed up as women, 2 other idiots who had just started a fight outside a nightclub thought they would then start on these guys calling them gay and shouting shit at them, unfortunately for them the guys dressed up were cage fighters!
nothing to do with the question i know but its really funny and shows that you shouldnt judge a book by its cover
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chrissy... to mistiblu October 12, 2009 01:05:57

I agree thank you.
Oh Em Gee Areyah!!! October 11, 2009 13:56:24

I don't think any woman deserves to be forced to have sex against her will.
CALVIN BENET October 11, 2009 12:49:35

she has the right in america to dress as she wants to in many cases; not all. eventhough, she is not responsible for the thoughts and actions of those that will harm or rape her in any way.
Guyupstairs October 11, 2009 12:47:11

NOI!!!
NO!!!
NO!!!
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Remedy October 11, 2009 12:46:28

NO! No! NO! Not under any circumstances.
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chrissy... to Remedy October 12, 2009 01:06:09

I agree thank you.
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darpar October 11, 2009 12:41:50

No! Rape is an act of humiliation and degradation and violence . Just a control and power issue for the rapist.
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chrissy... to darpar October 12, 2009 01:06:22

I agree thank you.
Collarslave October 11, 2009 12:38:38

I would say no, rape is wrong, But on a token, i can understand how if a person is a woman hater and has issues, and sees a woman wearing almost nothing, I can see how that might be a turning point
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Anouser "In Flying Spaghett... October 11, 2009 12:37:03
laureenf October 11, 2009 12:09:19

No, but rarely are provocatively, dressed women attacked. They are usually surrounded by admirers. But, date rape possibly....if she doesn't know the person and puts herself in a place where they are alone....she would have to take SOME responsibility for the decision to be alone with a stranger, dressed to kill.
The ones who make it into the news are usually unsuspecting women, dressed in jeans or some old lady that lives alone, so...there you are.
rnbgroovin October 11, 2009 12:04:18

No. Rape is a crime. Rapists who use that argument as a defence to their criminal act are just stupid and confused.
doofiegirl October 11, 2009 11:38:45

NO !
mitch October 11, 2009 11:24:05

Nope! no means no.
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jessiesgirl4463 October 11, 2009 11:11:26

Rape is not about sex, it is about power and anger. Its not about how the person looks or dresses its about who the rapist thinks he can victimize. I personally think if a woman walks down the street like Lady Godiva she still does not deserve to be brutilized.
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outofthisworld October 11, 2009 10:57:30

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!... I can't believe some people say that!
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emmamess ~Burst My Bubble` October 11, 2009 10:35:21

I DON'T KNOW HOW TO ANSWER THIS WITHOUT SCREAMING - NO!!!!! I'ma go and do the verbal equivalant of kicking anyone in the balls who answered yes to this question.
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Rita louise October 11, 2009 10:29:23

This implies that one person is responsible for the behavior of another. This is carried to the extreme in countries where women are expected to be covered from head to toe and walk slowly and quietly so that men won't be aroused.
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Remedy to Rita lo... October 11, 2009 12:44:31

I wonder what group of people that is??????
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culpepper October 11, 2009 10:23:22

no- no means no- provocation is often claimed by those men who want to justify their actions- a woman should be able to walk around naked and not be raped
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linny to culpepper October 12, 2009 08:42:47

Nuts.
And what about children...
A woman that wants bad attention will where whatever she wants. Not all rapes happen like this
However my dad owned 4 bars and I seen it happen....
Most of those girls came back the next day and could care less...
They did it again anyway.
They were not a victem.
They were part of the problem.
culpepper to linny October 12, 2009 17:49:19

whatever- I've no motivation to argue with you- but nuts to you too :)
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Angie October 11, 2009 09:34:14

No! :O She should be able to walk the streets naked without getting raped!!
Bear to Angie October 13, 2009 02:14:24

SHOULD? Get real. That's just STUPID.
Angie to Bear October 13, 2009 12:32:27

I didn't say she should do it ... Just that it doesn't matter what she's wearing! Raping is never ok even if she would walk straight naked!