Women's Studies 2260 Chapter Notes - Chapter Randall: Victim Blaming
30 Jan 2020
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Ideal victim myth works to discredit those who have deviated too far from it. In some ways, sexual assault reform has been successful in canada. Criminal code has addressed some myths that helped ensure fairer trials; addressed definitions. Still further revisions needed to criminal code. Lobbying led sa to be seen as a struggle for gender equality. Removal of improper use of a woman"s past sexual history - rape shield provisions. Fails to view sa as gender discrimination. Assumption there is a specific way victims act. Pushes idea that rape had to be a traumatic event in order for it to be a rape. Bad victim = those who don"t fit the ideal. Seen to be responsible -> victim blaming. Wife = ongoing commitment to husband for sex. Racialized and marginalized women; low socioeconomic status = less credible; "high risk" Police have refused to administer rape kits for women under the influence.
