Man, and here I thought the US was the worst when it came to these kinds of ignorant ideas. I can't even imagine how a person can come to a conclusion that a person's underwear has anything to do...
Man, and here I thought the US was the worst when it came to these kinds of ignorant ideas. I can't even imagine how a person can come to a conclusion that a person's underwear has anything to do with consent. Was there any other evidence in this trial that could have led to the jury's decision that the article just didn't mention?
As bad as America is with some issues regarding consent and rape, it's hardly "the worst". I'd argue we're very average. Not trying to just shit on Ireland, but don't forget the cover-ups and...
As bad as America is with some issues regarding consent and rape, it's hardly "the worst". I'd argue we're very average.
Not trying to just shit on Ireland, but don't forget the cover-ups and problems they had for years with regards to the Catholic Church. Similarly, India comes to mind as having some serious issues with rape, to say nothing of various other Middle Eastern countries.
Honestly I think there are few places in the world, sadly, that have really good laws and policies regarding consent, sexual assault, rape, and treatment of victims. Its something that is gonna take a lot of time and cultural shirts across the globe to really "solve". Like, decades, optimistically.
The important thing is we keep trying. Protests, pressure on politicians... At the risk of promoting slacktivism, I'd argue even social media is a help. It may all be small progress, but it's progress.
I think the cultural shift will need to happen before the laws can be effective. I mean in this case in Ireland there was a trial as the law intended. The justice system failed because of what...
I think the cultural shift will need to happen before the laws can be effective. I mean in this case in Ireland there was a trial as the law intended. The justice system failed because of what appears to be the ignorance of the jurors rather than the legislation.
Man, and here I thought the US was the worst when it came to these kinds of ignorant ideas. I can't even imagine how a person can come to a conclusion that a person's underwear has anything to do with consent. Was there any other evidence in this trial that could have led to the jury's decision that the article just didn't mention?
As bad as America is with some issues regarding consent and rape, it's hardly "the worst". I'd argue we're very average.
Not trying to just shit on Ireland, but don't forget the cover-ups and problems they had for years with regards to the Catholic Church. Similarly, India comes to mind as having some serious issues with rape, to say nothing of various other Middle Eastern countries.
Honestly I think there are few places in the world, sadly, that have really good laws and policies regarding consent, sexual assault, rape, and treatment of victims. Its something that is gonna take a lot of time and cultural shirts across the globe to really "solve". Like, decades, optimistically.
The important thing is we keep trying. Protests, pressure on politicians... At the risk of promoting slacktivism, I'd argue even social media is a help. It may all be small progress, but it's progress.
I think the cultural shift will need to happen before the laws can be effective. I mean in this case in Ireland there was a trial as the law intended. The justice system failed because of what appears to be the ignorance of the jurors rather than the legislation.
Offtopic: is it just me or does this submission have a tesla icon for everyone?
Also seeing a Tesla icon here. Refresh the page and it'll fix itself.