Why do we still refuse to believe sexual assault victims?

Why do we still refuse to believe sexual assault victims?

You’ve probably noticed an increase in media reports of famous men being accused of varying degrees of sexual violence, ranging from sexual harassment to sexual assault to rape.

If you’ve been reading the news reports and following the reaction on social media, you’ve probably heard people saying that the accused persons deserve due process.

Or perhaps you’ve heard people say that we should wait until we have the full story before we pass judgement. After all, some woman have falsely accused men of rape.

Here’s why the idea of due process doesn’t work in this case. Continue reading “Why do we still refuse to believe sexual assault victims?”