Describe the social codes that are embedded in rape culture
Social codes have a huge role in the presence of rape culture in society. Social codes are the understood norms for society’s idea of gender and the perceived coinciding behaviors limited to the male and female binary. These codes are introduced and solidified through media, communication, and information which is granted legitimacy. These can be ingrained in people from the youngest of ages by their family, friends, religion, cultures, and experiences. These ideas are taken for granted and considered, “facts” by many people, reinforcing pressures for men and women to behave in certain ways. Men are often pressured to be athletic, protective, and assertive, while women are expected …show more content…
Attitudes and actions within society reflect the normalization of sexual assault and violence. Rape culture is present in the daily lives of all Americans, whether it be a young woman being cat called on the city streets or a tolerated joke about rape. Social codes are a vital part of this attitude. Men are taught to be dominant and their violence and aggression is condoned because it is considered their nature. There is a culture in which young men are taught to score, get laid, bang or screw; all terms which are inherently violent and do nothing to include the consent vital for sex. An example of these social codes in rape culture is expressed in the Ted talk, “Violence against women—it's a men's issue.” Jackson Kratz explains the way in which we describe domestic abuse not as, “Bob hit Sally,” but as “Sally is a battered woman.” Men are excluded from the narrative on violence that is the product of their decisions. Gender codes which excuse men for their naturally dominant or violent behavior. Thus, victims are blamed for the sexual assault because they drank too much or wore too little. This blame game perpetuates a culture which condones sexual violence and assault through social and gender codes. Discuss the ways that majoritarianism works to maintain
Social codes have a huge role in the presence of rape culture in society. Social codes are the understood norms for society’s idea of gender and the perceived coinciding behaviors limited to the male and female binary. These codes are introduced and solidified through media, communication, and information which is granted legitimacy. These can be ingrained in people from the youngest of ages by their family, friends, religion, cultures, and experiences. These ideas are taken for granted and considered, “facts” by many people, reinforcing pressures for men and women to behave in certain ways. Men are often pressured to be athletic, protective, and assertive, while women are expected …show more content…
Attitudes and actions within society reflect the normalization of sexual assault and violence. Rape culture is present in the daily lives of all Americans, whether it be a young woman being cat called on the city streets or a tolerated joke about rape. Social codes are a vital part of this attitude. Men are taught to be dominant and their violence and aggression is condoned because it is considered their nature. There is a culture in which young men are taught to score, get laid, bang or screw; all terms which are inherently violent and do nothing to include the consent vital for sex. An example of these social codes in rape culture is expressed in the Ted talk, “Violence against women—it's a men's issue.” Jackson Kratz explains the way in which we describe domestic abuse not as, “Bob hit Sally,” but as “Sally is a battered woman.” Men are excluded from the narrative on violence that is the product of their decisions. Gender codes which excuse men for their naturally dominant or violent behavior. Thus, victims are blamed for the sexual assault because they drank too much or wore too little. This blame game perpetuates a culture which condones sexual violence and assault through social and gender codes. Discuss the ways that majoritarianism works to maintain