Rape victim creates t-shirt to inform people

[terry78]

http://www.yahoo.com/s/851597

Basically the shirt says, "I was raped." I honestly don't know what to say about it.

 

[DBella]

I saw this on the news a few days ago. I think she said the purpose is to show she's not ashamed of being a rape victim but I think it can backfire if people who've not been raped start wearing it as if it's a fashion statement and making a mockery out of being raped.

 

[Captain Planet!]

I think this will sadly take the place of the "Vote for Pedro" shirts that all the kids wear these days.

 

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

The 4chan Encyclopedia Dramatica people will lap this up.

 

[Trainwreck2100]

I saw this on the news a few days ago. I think she said the purpose is to show she's not ashamed of being a rape victim but I think it can backfire if people who've not been raped start wearing it as if it's a fashion statement and making a mockery out of being raped.

pretty much

 

[Superman4ever]

I saw this on the news a few days ago. I think she said the purpose is to show she's not ashamed of being a rape victim but I think it can backfire if people who've not been raped start wearing it as if it's a fashion statement and making a mockery out of being raped.

I absolutely believe that she shouldn't be ashamed of being raped. She was a victim of a vile, vile act and any type of awareness to help women empower and protect themselves is valiant in my eyes. My concern, like yours, is if this were to become a fashion statement. Not only being a mockery but if it became "cool" thing among teen girls and to the point where the act could be tolerated by them.

 

[Figs]

I absolutely believe that she shouldn't be ashamed of being raped. She was a victim of a vile, vile act and any type of awareness to help women empower and protect themselves is valiant in my eyes. My concern, like yours, is if this were to become a fashion statement. Not only being a mockery but if it became "cool" thing among teen girls and to the point where the act could be tolerated by them.

In a short time it will...sadly.

 

[DorkyFresh]

i don't understand how flaunting ones shame helps them get over it, but....whatever. different strokes for different folks.

 

[Immortalfire]

It's bad enough how the media, and some courts try to make us think that women like to be raped. Like those of you who are concerned it may become a fashion trend, this t-shirt idea won't end well.

 

[DBella]

I absolutely believe that she shouldn't be ashamed of being raped. She was a victim of a vile, vile act and any type of awareness to help women empower and protect themselves is valiant in my eyes.

No, she has nothing to be ashamed of. If anyone should be ashamed, it's the rapist.

My concern, like yours, is if this were to become a fashion statement. Not only being a mockery but if it became "cool" thing among teen girls and to the point where the act could be tolerated by them.

That is exactly what I am afraid of. I guess she either didn't think of that or she's not concerned about it at all. For some reason, I can see that kind of thing happening.

 

[DorkyFresh]

it's one thing to accept the fact that you were raped and to be able to speak about it without being disturbed. it's another to flaunt that you were raped. if anything, the fact that she's making these t-shirts tells me that she REALLY hasn't gotten over the fact that she was raped...otherwise, she wouldn't feel the need to make it seem like such a big deal.

 

[Superman4ever]

i don't understand how flaunting ones shame helps them get over it, but....whatever. different strokes for different folks.

She has nothing to be ashamed of. In fact she should put a picture of the bastard that hurt her on the back of the T with his personal info (phone, address, SS#). "Feel free to give him a ring!"

But then there's the crazed girlfriend that wants to get back at her cheating ex scenario.

No, she has nothing to be ashamed of. If anyone should be ashamed, it's the rapist.

Agreed.

That is exactly what I am afraid of. I guess she either didn't think of that or she's not concerned about it at all. For some reason, I can see that kind of thing happening.

Especially with the internet I can see this thing picking up popularity. It'll start innocently, maybe a group showing solidarity and then High school girls picking up on the "trend." Kinda like those sex bracelets they had a couple of years back.

 

[Prison Mike]

I understand that she shouldn't be ashamed and I'm glad she's not, but how does wearing a t-shirt about that help anyone? Why broadcast it to people who never even asked? I understand if people ask questions and she answers them directly (not be ashamed or scared to admit it) but having a t-shirt that announces it seems like she has some unresolved issues. Maybe it's just the psych major in me that's curious about this.

 

[amazingfantasy15]

I absolutely believe that she shouldn't be ashamed of being raped. She was a victim of a vile, vile act and any type of awareness to help women empower and protect themselves is valiant in my eyes. My concern, like yours, is if this were to become a fashion statement. Not only being a mockery but if it became "cool" thing among teen girls and to the point where the act could be tolerated by them.

Yeah, this is the problem I see with the shirt. Also, a potential rapist may see her as a "target". Like it's happened to her once and it seems like she doesn't/didn't mind all that much. No woman should be ashamed of it as it's not their fault, but I don't think wearing a T-shirt flaunting the fact is a good idea. Just seems like it'll cause more problems than it might solve.

 

[cerealkiller182]

This'll certainly get the word out. Young people read more t-shirts than newspapers

 

[Metal Spidey]

I understand the concept but I don't see how it will help anyone emotionally.

 

[Star]

I honestly have sat here trying to find a good response to this but I can't. It's her right to wear that shirt, but... something about it just seems to take away from the seriousness of the crime.

It would be like someone wearing a shirt saying 'My mother was murdered'

 

[Superman79]

That is exactly what I am afraid of. I guess she either didn't think of that or she's not concerned about it at all. For some reason, I can see that kind of thing happening.

That's because kids these days fail to draw a distinction between levity and gravity and most importantly they know nothing of respect.

 

[DBella]

That's because kids these days fail to draw a distinction between levity and gravity and most importantly they know nothing of respect.

And when I suggest that kids these days needs a beating to teach them respect (and fear ), no one listens to me.

 

[terry78]

These little bastards are desensitized,and everything is done in such a mocking sarcastic way, they don't take anything serious.

 

[SuperFerret]

And here I was, going to joke that I wanted one.

 

[Mee]

Pfft. My new "I was murdered" shirts are gonna blow these AWAY.

 

[C.F. Kane]

I had a hard time making out the words "I Was Raped" on that t-shirt. They need to make the words bigger or else there are going to be a lot of people squinting at her chest.

 

[Mee]

Which will lead to bonus rape.

 

[ASESINO]

I've seen girls with rape me t-shirts