Christer S. Rowan shared the following graphic on his website:
As a man who has been raped, I’m offended by a lot of assumptions. I’m offended by the assumption that ANY rape survivor is to blame for what was inflicted upon them – REGARDLESS OF THEIR GENDER IDENTIFICATION. As a rape survivor, I’m also offended by the assumption that my mere gender status means I don’t understand the dynamics of sexual violence and need to be taught otherwise.
I’m offended by ALL FORMS OF VICTIM-BLAMING.
I’m offended by the assumptions that clothing, time of day and location are the overwhelming forms of victim-blaming and everything else survivors face is rare or somehow less important. Given that the majority of survivors are hurt by someone we know, the majority of victim-blaming we receive is not necessarily related to clothing, location or time of day. That’s a rape myth in itself and silences those of us who don’t fit into narrowly defined boxes.