Rape Jeans for Women

@josie_ (9764)
Philippines
February 8, 2018 7:01pm CST
Before law enforcement had a women's desk with a female police officer handling crime against women, a lot of victims were hesitant to file a complain against their assailant primarily due to "shame". Many male law officers further exacerbated the woman's plight with snide remarks like "It was probably the provocative manner of your dress that cause the attack". Some visiting friends to the local "Tiangge" (Filipino term for flea market) notice the sign in one stall. Was it intended to be humorous or a warning to buyers about sex predators? Probably the logical explanation was because of the shop owner's English pronunciation difficulties, and they misspelled "ripped" jeans. What's your opinion about the witty(???) sign and policemen who blame female victims for provoking an assault because they happen to dress sexy?
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@LadyDuck (454943)
• Switzerland
9 Feb 18
I do not know if it is a misspelled word, but it sounds funny. I know for sure that in my native country men still blame women for provoking the rapists. This is very wrong and absolutely not true. From the beginning of the year, three old women have been raped by illegal immigrants. I do not believe that women from 75 to 82 years old were "provoking" men.
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@LadyDuck (454943)
• Switzerland
9 Feb 18
@josie_ It is very sad, but we had many women raped in Italy in the last months and every time the crime is done by an immigrant, mainly from Nigeria. The crime problem is so high that right yesterday the President of Nigeria has asked to Italy NOT to accept Nigerian immigrants anymore because they are spoiling the image of his country.
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@LadyDuck (454943)
• Switzerland
10 Feb 18
@josie_ Let's hope that the European Governments find a solution. Letting all them to come in and putting all them together is not a good idea. Yesterday they have found a 18 years girl killed, cut in pieces and closed in a trolley. She has been killed by two Nigerian guys in Milan. I do not feel safe anymore going to Italy.
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@josie_ (9764)
• Philippines
10 Feb 18
@LadyDuck _It's the Nigerian leadership mostly from the military that is causing this exodus of migrants in search of a safe haven and better life. An ethnic strife between Muslim and Christian minorities. Let's hope it does not deteriorate into another genocide.
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• Trinidad And Tobago
9 Feb 18
I think that police officer need the proper training to be sensitive to certain type of violence. Rape is an act of violence, not passion. I am not sure of the advert in the store...probably bad English? The word 'Rape' is also used to describe(rape) fields of flowers...imagine my surprised. 2.3 of vegetable oil comes from rape fields!
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@josie_ (9764)
• Philippines
9 Feb 18
I also think it's "bad English" that cause the sign to be misspelled. The first time I learn about "Rape or Rapeseed" was when I was researching Canola oil which I switch to from palm oil for cooking purpose. ..
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@josie_ (9764)
• Philippines
10 Feb 18
@JolietJake _And I can't tell whether your statement should be taken seriously or with a grain of salt.
• Trinidad And Tobago
10 Feb 18
@WorDazza Yes, an aggressive and dominant act of control and power. I think this theory do away with the fact that women 'provoke' a rape attack. However, having said that, I think women could show a bit more restraint and modesty in how they dress and present themselves to the world. After all, there is such a thing as being responsible for your own actions.
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
10 Feb 18
That is a very funny photo!
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
11 Feb 18
@josie_ true. Possibly, the store meant ripped jeans and it was lost in translation.
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@josie_ (9764)
• Philippines
10 Feb 18
Funny but also a "sign of our times".
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@cttolledo (5462)
• Legaspi, Philippines
10 Feb 18
Haha. Sometimes stores did that intentionally to catch the attention of the customer. It's their marketing strategy I guess.
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@cttolledo (5462)
• Legaspi, Philippines
10 Feb 18
@josie_ I think not a good way but a very effective one. Positive or negative it is still publicity. I think that what business really wanted to achieve publicity to be known and get people curious of what they're selling
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@josie_ (9764)
• Philippines
10 Feb 18
Negative marketing strategy? It catches the eye of the shopper but only those who like to take risk would probably buy them.
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@WorDazza (15836)
• Manchester, England
9 Feb 18
The way a woman is dressed is never, ever, ever, ever (I can't emphasise it enough), ever a reason or an excuse for them being raped. That really should be all there is to say on that particular matter.
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@josie_ (9764)
• Philippines
10 Feb 18
No argument with that. But does the way a women dress attract or contribute to physical and/or verbal assault from men? Is there any truth to those denigrating remarks or are they the result of male chauvinism.
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@josie_ (9764)
• Philippines
12 Feb 18
@WorDazza _You describe an interesting scenario. I was tempted to argue that women dress in boiler suits and G.I. Jane haircuts would dampen men's libido but leave it to the male species to come up with new fantasies to fuel their prurient desires. People with criminal intent would first observe the unwary victim, estimate the success probability of their assault before attempting it. I will agree that a woman's body language would be more revealing compare to how she is dress. However, if robbery was also part of the intention, the quality or expensiveness of the clothes would also weigh in on the predator's decision. So in some scenario how a women dresses could affect the outcome.
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@WorDazza (15836)
• Manchester, England
13 Feb 18
@josie_ That's interesting!! I suppose robbery may be seen as part of the power thing!!
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@Plethos (13618)
• United States
9 Feb 18
rape jeans is an actual slang phrase ive heard a few times whenever a female friend(s) of mine would go out with their bf or looking for a one night stand. its mostly said in jest. it makes sense to have a female officer dealing with female issues. many male officers just need to adjust to the changing times, and be considerate of others feelings, its part of the job.
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@josie_ (9764)
• Philippines
9 Feb 18
@Plethos _I wasn't aware of the idiomatic expression. I just came upon a dated article about an Egyptian lawyer who spark outrage when he said, "It was his national duty to harass and rape girls who wear revealing clothes" like ripped jeans. Well the authorities didn't think it was said in "jest" and took it seriously. He was sentence to 3 years in jail and fine 20,000 Egyptian pounds. Today's changing times has led to the #Me Too campaign that is creating more awareness about crime against women.
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@Plethos (13618)
• United States
9 Feb 18
@josie_ - and in some cases, false accusations. lots of ladies gonna be single for a looong time.
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@josie_ (9764)
• Philippines
9 Feb 18
@Plethos _That would be the downside of the campaign as there are indication some women will make false accusation in a kind of trial through social media. Unless there are factual basis for the assertion it's still a "he said, she said" situation. But because of the public outcry, men falsely accuse are at a disadvantage.
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@SIMPLYD (90727)
• Philippines
12 Apr 18
The erroneous sign is so hilarious actually. But in one way, it sounds true, because Ithose kindsome who wears those kind of jeans but theirs are way too ripped that men would ogle at the nearly showing the panty because it was ripped too high jeans. And I agree with the policemen when they say that too. Sometimes, some women dress so provocatively that it surely gives lustful looks and feeling to the guys who see them.
@SIMPLYD (90727)
• Philippines
13 Apr 18
@kepweng No comment on that.
@averygirl72 (37544)
• Philippines
10 Feb 18
I never heard of rape jeans. Ripped jeans are popular now. Women should dress decently so they won't attract rapist
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• Philippines
10 Feb 18
Some one's trolling in that store and would probably wonder why nobody buy those. Otherwise, they need to change the signs.
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@josie_ (9764)
• Philippines
10 Feb 18
I'm sure it would have been noticed and corrected by now unless it was intentional.
@jstory07 (133739)
• Roseburg, Oregon
9 Feb 18
That sign is funny. Did all the jeans sale.
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@jstory07 (133739)
• Roseburg, Oregon
9 Feb 18
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@josie_ (9764)
• Philippines
9 Feb 18
Probably for women who like to take risks.
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@YrNemo (20272)
13 Feb 18
That was hilarious, the ripped jeans to rape jeans . Re: provoking via clothes, it is a big debate. I told my daughter often, don't invite trouble if she could help it.
@aureliah (24340)
• Kenya
9 Feb 18
Hahahaha ripped jeans? I dont think he can go that wrong. Would like to know what is so special about the rape jeans
@aureliah (24340)
• Kenya
11 Feb 18
@josie_ hahaha I had not thought of that. Thats true
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