Ola was sexually assaulted.Upon reporting to police, she was questioned about whether or not she had been drinking, what clothing she was wearing, and if she had chosen to be alone with the individual who assaulted her.What is this an example of?

A) victim blaming
B) rape culture
C) valid questioning
D) sexual double standards

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Louisa Boven · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  This is an example of victim blaming, which is the act of questioning or blaming the victim for their own assault rather than focusing on the perpetrator's actions. The questions asked by the police suggest that Ola may have been partially responsible for her assault because of her actions, attire or choices she made, which is not an acceptable way to approach sexual assault cases.

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