http://emanix.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] emanix.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] emanix 2010-11-15 10:58 pm (UTC)

I think that it is is quite possible to have both confidentiality up to the point of a definite conviction and *then* public naming - though I do feel that it should be up to the victim. While a lot of the stigma is related very specifically to sex-negativity, and fighting this is an excellent idea, I am also aware that being a victim of any kind holds a certain amount of distate for some folks who pride themselves on self-reliance and ability to defend themselves. I have known of people who were mugged, for example, but felt unhappy about discussing it also.

I think perhaps that using other means to combat sex negativity, reinforcing the message on consent 'only yes means yes', and influencing society in such a way as to scorn those who breach the personal sovereignty of others in *any* way - this is work towards the same goal, but can be done outside this context, and need not be at the expense of those who have already been harmed.

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