Rape Culture

This essay is about the victim blaming and victim defending perspectives regarding victim precipitation and rape as well as Rape Culture as it exists in our society today.  Part 1:  Rape Culture Research and Explain what the term “Rape Culture” means and how it ties into the concept of victim precipitation and victim blaming. How is this culture exemplified and observed in our society today?  Give examples.  You may use the following video as support. Rape Culture | Reagan Williams | TEDxArkansasStateUniversity (Links to an external site.)     Part 2:  Active Bystander Explain what it means to be an “Active Bystander”? Relate this to the issue of rape on college campus and the ItsOnUS Campaign (explain what this campaign is and its importance in the fight for victims of sexual violence).  Incorporate into this discussion why domestic violence and sexual assault are not just “women’s’ issues”.  Why are these men’s issues too?   Specifically address and cite the Jackson Katz TED Talk (Violence Against women – It’s a Men’s Issue) from Chapter 9 as well as the Alexis Jones TED Talk (Stop Rape Culture: The Locker Room – Be an Active Bystander) from Chapter 10.  In other words, why do we focus on telling girls and women how to alter their behavior but we do not address men and their behavior (or those who are perpetrators of the violence)?  Discuss the importance of educating young women AND young men regarding these issues. "Locker room talk." Says who? | Alexis Jones | TEDxUniversityofNevada (Links to an external site.)