Rape Prevention and Feminism Can be a Male Thing Too by blogger Lauren

I purpose a question: Should men have responsibility in rape prevention? Why yes, with an equal amount as women should have. When it comes to educating oneself in the realities of sexual assault, it ought not to be a gendered thing; both genders can be involved in this responsibility.


Here is another thought-provoking question: Can men be feminists? Is “feminism” restricted only to females? I believe modern day feminists withhold two stereotypes, other than the obvious, being female—bitter and biased. A person does not have to be a woman who detests the ground men walk on and thinks they are out to destroy the world. No, a feminist is anyone who sees with an open, sociological perspective and understands the realities that hide within the shadows of society.


So to believe that men do not hold any responsibility in rape prevention is a sexist thought. Both genders are accused as suspects, as well as being victims. It is not the typical scenario seen on television: single white female attacked by a stranger in a dark alley. Feminists see beyond the stereotypes and bias thinking and advocate for not only equality, but for the realities of social issues to come forth. Feminists understand that certain issues, such as rape, have gray areas.


Therefore, at the end of the day, it is up to the individual to take advantage of this responsibility. Whoever proclaims that rape awareness is strictly a female-oriented issue is certainly not a feminist.