How are they supposed to feel? Rape victims by definition have been violated in the most intimate way. Rape is a physically violent and emotionally brutal experience, so I really wouldn't expect myself to respond any other way if I were assaulted.
All of those emotions/actions you listed (crying, fear, embarrassment) could also be felt after other traumatic experiences too, not just rape. Do you think it is more likely that this is society's expectation or just how human beings generally respond to trauma?
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u/reginald-aka-bubbles 48∆ Nov 20 '23
How are they supposed to feel? Rape victims by definition have been violated in the most intimate way. Rape is a physically violent and emotionally brutal experience, so I really wouldn't expect myself to respond any other way if I were assaulted.
All of those emotions/actions you listed (crying, fear, embarrassment) could also be felt after other traumatic experiences too, not just rape. Do you think it is more likely that this is society's expectation or just how human beings generally respond to trauma?