Episode 34: The Myth of The Perfect Victim

This episode discusses the myth of the “perfect victim,” how harmful the stereotype is for survivors of sexual violence, and what we can do to support survivors.

References

Against Our Will: Men, Women, and Rape - Susan Brownmiller

Know My Name - Chanel Miller

Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex - Kimberle Crenshaw

Deconstructing the Myths About Victims

Tarana Burke and #MeToo

Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body - Roxane Gay

NSVRC