Why Do People Use Rape In A Film?

This is not a suggestion to take away the creative freedom of filmmakers. This is a call to action for both creators and consumers. As artists or creators, we have the power to expose the world to concepts they aren't fully educated on. The power of media is universal and whether we admit it or not, even the oldest of people are impressionable. It is part of human nature to be able to be influenced by things blindly. So if one is going to use someone's experience in their film, make sure you're doing it in a way that doesn't hurt them. If your goal is not to empower the victim, what is the point of using their fear and exploiting it for shock value? If you are going to use rape in your film, asses why:
What messages or lack of, can people gather about rape based on your film?
What are alternate scenarios you can place your victim in that could do more for the plot?
Are you depictions of sexual violence accurate?
How much do you truly know about sexual violence for you to create an entire film using or about it? …show more content…
This could be done indirectly, through perpetuating ideals that shift societal understanding. This can also be done directly through triggering a victim when they least expect it. A solution to the direct effect can be a warning, much like before TV-MA programs. We warn people of gore, violence, and sexual content, but most of the time viewers are never warned about sexual violence. Many individuals on change.org have made petitions requesting this but unfortunately have been closed. In a society where people are constantly consuming stimuli and being introduced to new ideas, as a contributor you should make sure you're working toward a positive