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Dr Jesicca Taylor on R4 Woman's Hour today, discussing her new book "Why Women Are Blamed For Everything: Exploring Victim Blaming Of Women Subjected to Violence and Trauma"

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R0wantrees · 23/04/2020 09:26

"Why does society blame the victims of sexual violence rather than the perpetrators? Dr Jessica Taylor explains her research into how victim blaming works"
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000hgh7

"Overview

She asked for it. She was flirting. She was drinking. She was wearing a revealing dress. She was too confident. She walked home alone. She stayed in that relationship. She was naïve. She didn’t report soon enough. She didn’t fight back. She wanted it. She lied about it. She comes from a bad area. She was vulnerable. She should have known. She should have seen it coming. She should have protected herself.

Victim blaming of women is prevalent and normalised in society.

What causes us to blame women who have been abused, raped, trafficked, assaulted or harassed by men? Why are we uncomfortable with placing all of the blame on perpetrators for their crimes against women?

Based on three years of doctoral research and ten years of practice with women and girls, Dr Jessica Taylor explores the many reasons we blame women for male violence committed against them. Written in her unique style and backed up by decades of evidence, this book exposes the powerful forces in society and individual psychology which compel us to blame women subjected to male violence."
victimfocus-resources.com/products/why-women-are-blamed-for-everything-exploring-victim-blaming-of-women-subjected-to-violence-and-trauma-by-dr-jessica-taylor-special-edition-hardback-signed-by-author

twitter.com/DrJessTaylor/status/1253234149441318912

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Datun · 23/04/2020 15:29

That was a fascinating segment. She says about women who have a voice and use it "...the quickest way to shut her up is to scare her, abuse her."

And the very next thing is she's been hacked and the police are called.

Lordfrontpaw · 23/04/2020 15:01

It's no surprise though is it - dammit. I hope the police pull their fingers out and go after these men (most likely) with the same vigour as when someone gets a gender wrong (or right, depending).

HollowTalk · 23/04/2020 14:58

It was really interesting and so fucking depressing. Now this news has depressed me even more.

Lordfrontpaw · 23/04/2020 14:54

I thought I heard a snippet of this when I was working this morning and was going to go back and listen to if after work. I have now ordered my copy (via her website). She is getting dogs' abuse and has had to call the police.

WichBitchHarpyTerfThatsMe · 23/04/2020 14:14

Interesting interview, thanks for posting OP. Have just ordered the book.

SisterWendyBuckett · 23/04/2020 14:00

Thanks for the link, will listen this afternoon. She's such an inspirational woman Thanks

TheShoesa · 23/04/2020 13:50

It's available on BBC sounds now. Segment starts at 25.30

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000hgh7

(Episode has Zoe Ball on the Big Night In as the image)

Mrsmorton · 23/04/2020 13:07

God she was bloody brilliant. I've gone proper fan girl.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 23/04/2020 13:05

That was a great interview. More power to her elbow. So many simple things that seem obvious when they're pointed out, e.g. not saying to a child 'if you go onto the internet xyz might happen to you, you have to learn how to keep yourself safe' - instead saying 'some people use the internet to do xyz to others, if you think that's happening, here's what to do'.

NeurotrashWarrior · 23/04/2020 12:54

Although actually I can.all these women who put themselves on the line for other women and girls Thanks

NeurotrashWarrior · 23/04/2020 12:53

I'm definitely listening later.

Wow, I can't believe how those men are so fucked off with her.

Lollygaggles · 23/04/2020 11:15

The abuse she's had is horrendous. And from men who haven't even read the book ( it's not out yet as I understand.) She's had her WiFi hacked, been trolled, threatened and abused despicably. How dare a woman speak up eh?

Jess if you read this - respect, strength and love to you. 💐

HorseRadishFemish · 23/04/2020 10:54

Dr. Jessica Taylor ought to have her own show.

R0wantrees · 23/04/2020 10:41

It was an excellent interview.
So much there to be aware of.

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Singasonga · 23/04/2020 09:52

She's been very outspoken online. She's been very confident and impressive, but I was wondering when the freaks would decide they could attack her for it. She gets flack both from the old skool incels and the trans incels.

R0wantrees · 23/04/2020 09:50

It is horrifying.
Flowers & solidarity

twitter.com/DrJessTaylor/status/1253240948101963776

Dr Jesicca Taylor on R4 Woman's Hour today, discussing her new book "Why Women Are Blamed For Everything: Exploring Victim Blaming Of Women Subjected to Violence and Trauma"
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ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 23/04/2020 09:40

I'm horrified by how angry some men are about her work. She has had to get in contact with police re the many threats she has been receiving - yet another reminder that the work of feminism is not done.