Rape culture is a problem because it normalizes male violence against women and victim blaming. Statistics show that 1 in 6 women and 1 in 10 men in the US are victims of rape, yet 98% of rapists never go to jail and only 32% of rapes are reported. Rape culture has led to the objectification of women becoming normal in society, which is evidenced by common victim-blaming statements. The document calls on people to reflect on how they may contribute to rape culture through sexist jokes or comments and to speak out against the normalization of sexual assault.

1. Rape Culture:
Why is it a problem?

2. Rape Culture is...
When different cultures condone to the
NORMALIZATION of male violence against women
and VICTIM BLAMING.

3. 1/6 women and
1/10 men in the U.S. are
victims of rape.

4. 98% of rapists
never go to jail

5. only 32%
of rape is reported

6. In the U.S. sexual assault occurs every
107 seconds

7. These statistics need to
change

9. “Well what was she wearing?”
“She was drunk; she was asking for
it!”
“But they’re married/dating so it’s
okay.”

10. Rape Culture and the objectification of
women has become a normal part of our
society.

13. Think about what
you
do to contribute to Rape Culture.

14. Do you make/laugh at sexist jokes?
Do you encourage sexism, misogyny, or
misandry?
Do you think or say things that objectify and/or
sexualize a certain gender?

15. All of these things contribute to
Rape Culture.

16. Don’t get
raped

17. Rape is not a joke
It is not something to be taken lightly.

18. Say “NO!” to Rape
Culture.