Society · 18 min
Asking For It
By Kate Harding
This episode dissects the pervasive cultural myth of "asking for it," revealing how victim-blaming shifts accountability and perpetuates harm.
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Society
Duration
18 min
What it is about
Victim-blaming, accountability, social justice, empathy
Who it is for
If you've ever felt the discomfort of a conversation subtly shifting blame onto a victim, this will sharpen your understanding of how cultural narratives perpetuate injustice, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Kate Harding, a sharp cultural critic and essayist, meticulously dissects the historical and social roots of victim-blaming, offering a clear-eyed, unflinching look at how society assigns fault.
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