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Young Women
Myths
The abuser/rapist was drunk, on drugs, depressed, under stress etc
The girl/woman was flirting, had a bad reputation, was wearing a short skirt etc. She was asking for it
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If you have been sexually abused you will become an abuser
Most abuse is just a one-off incident done in a moment of madness
Once a man is aroused he has to have sex - he can't help himself
She must have wanted it if she didn't fight back and get hurt
The young woman had been binge drinking
Young women lie about being sexually abused or raped to get attention
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