The Myth of the Perfect Victim

Lux Resources is a North Carolina-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that supports survivors of sexual violence through providing legal resources. Survivors can access resources and legal aid for free on our website, www.luxresources.org.

Please see the following trigger warning: This episode discusses sexual violence. Please take care of yourself when listening. See the description below for more detailed information.

This episode discusses the myth of the “perfect victim,” how harmful the stereotype is for survivors of sexual violence, and what we can do to support survivors. 

References 

Against Our Will: Men, Women, and Rape - Susan Brownmiller

Know My Name - Chanel Miller

Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex - Kimberle Crenshaw

Deconstructing the Myths About Victims

Tarana Burke and #MeToo

Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body - Roxane Gay

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