Rape jokes should be avoided because they can trigger anxiety attacks or unwanted memories in victims of sexual assault. Telling rape jokes also promotes rape culture by making light of rape and suggesting it is not a serious crime. Additionally, rape differs from other crimes that are sometimes joked about because victims of rape often face accusations that they asked for it or that it was not a big deal.

1. why rape jokes are bad
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2. • by telling rape jokes you could
be triggering someone
• you could cause an anxiety
attack or unwanted memories
to come back by mentioning it

3. • by mocking rape you are
promoting rape culture
• this makes it seem less
serious and more of a
joke, therefore making it
more acceptable to rape and
‘not a big deal’ especially if
you are a well known
comedian or have lots of
influence over others in
some way

4. • rape is a unique crime and cannot be compared
to dead baby or murder jokes
• attempted murder victims do not have to worry about
‘asking for it’ or being told it’s not a big deal
( i am not trying to justify jokes about murder and homicide)

5. rape jokes: just don’t
• you could trigger someone
• you are promoting rape culture
• rape is a unique crime and should not be
compared to dead babies