Nowadays, there are more and more news about sexual violence, which has gripped the hearts of many parents. Every parent must understand the common sense related to sexual violence and not be too biased to avoid encouraging the breeding of sexual violence.

What are the misconceptions about sexual violence?

1. Women wearing too revealing clothing can cause sexual violence

Some people believe that women’s dress and behavior are the causes of sexual violence, so they will advise women not to dress too revealingly. This is a misunderstanding and is unrealistic and has nothing to do with clothing or behavior for children who are victims of sexual violence. A lot of sexual violence happens in big businesses where style is important and formalwear is worn. Dressing in revealing clothing does not mean allowing others to touch or commit sexual violence, and you cannot rely on other people's clothing to judge.

2. Sexual violence only happens to young women

Some people think that young women are sexy and can stimulate male desire and cause sexual violence. In fact, there are victims of sexual violence of all ages, especially children. Therefore, the targets of sexual violence are not limited to young women, but more strictly speaking, they tend to target vulnerable groups.

3. Sexual violence caused by men’s uncontrollable sexual impulse

Some people think that male sexual desire is instinctive and cannot be controlled at all. In fact, this is a misunderstanding. It is not male impulses that cause sexual violence, but their distorted thoughts and behaviors. Any man with a correct outlook on life and values ​​can restrain his sexual desires and cannot easily find excuses for uncontrollable sexual impulses.

4. Sexual violence cannot be prevented

Women have always been in the shadow of sexual violence, which makes them live very carefully. But even if you are careful, you will inevitably encounter sexual violence. If we want to put an end to sexual violence, we need to shift our focus to preventing the perpetrators.

5. If the other party expresses consent, it is not sexual violence

In the case of sexual violence, we discussed business needs together, but sexual violence occurred. In fact, many victims will blame themselves for not agreeing to the other party's request, and people around them will also blame the victim, thinking that they should decisively refuse the other party's request. As long as it is not consent to the sexual relationship itself, other consents are invalid.

Warm reminder

Sexual violence is harmful because it breaks down people's boundaries. When encountering sexual violence, direct intervention is possible as long as conditions, time, ability, and circumstances are reasonable and sufficient. Protests must be made when witnessing various small or problematic interactions. Use creative ways to distract from things that distract and defuse interactions. When you do not have the ability, conditions or feel safe to directly intervene, the most common form of sexual harassment is workplace sexual harassment, which may not be convenient to stop. You may wish to seek someone who can directly stop or have the ability to do such a thing. In addition, when encountering sexual violence, you cannot remain silent. You must master the correct methods to protect your dignity.