Toxic

Ep. 41: Why Do So Many of Us Blame the Victim?


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Hey, it's a Spotlight episode. What's that, you ask? Well, it's like a headlamp, but bigger. And today, Jenna and Amanda are aiming it in the direction of victim blaming. It's one of the reasons abusers, assaulters and other toxic individuals continue to feel empowered to do what they do. "Because no one will believe you," they threaten survivors. And they're not always lying. Victim blaming is often rooted in ignorance, shame, fear and internalized misogony, and some of us who consider ourselves allies may be doing it without even realizing it. Get ready for some self-introspection, see what you can learn and then pass it on (this topic makes for great cocktail party fodder).

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