Serena Williams was Right?

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by Evenuntodeath

As long as we have a culture where blaming a woman for being raped is ok, rapists will continue to be absolved of blame.

There was a time in western culture when it was not acceptable for women to wear skirts above their ankles, drink, smoke, curse or even be seen out in public without a male companion.

Well, guess what? Women in those days were STILL sexually molested and/or raped.

Rape has occured in the history of mankind regardless of cultural dress code and acceptable behavior for women.

Serena Williams comments were idiotic to say the least. First of all, we don't know if the victim allowed the rapist to buy her a drink. We don't even know if the victim was 'drunk' per se. For all we know, the victim could have been drugged. ***There are rape drugs which give the appearance of a victim being drunk. *** Yet Williams makes assumptions without even knowing all the details. In short, Serena Williams should stick to what she's good at: playing tennis.

If you read what she said, she did not absolve the rapists nor did she blame the girl. She gave practical advice in light of the fact that there are people out there (male and female) who will take advantage of a girl who is drunk at a party

She was incapacitated by alcohol according to the News reports.

Im not suggesting it's ok to go to a party but it's smart that if you do, make sure you go with people you know you can trust and will have your back.

It's a dangerous world out there and these young people need good practical advice to avoid being victims as well as perpetrators.

You said she could have been drugged...

Serena said "your parents should teach you: Don't take drinks from other people." SOUNDS LIKE GOOD ADVICE TO ME!

Serena didn't speak about how she was dressed.

The fact that women were raped years ago does not change the fact, it supports it...big bad world out there. We all need to be smart because humans are bad and will take advantage of you