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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The language of rape culture normalizes violence

Using passive voice when referring to sexual assault focuses on victims rather than on their abusers.
Using passive language to discuss sexual violence shifts attention from abusers. 
Lauren Good, Staff Writer February 22, 2023

Society has become more aware of violence against women in recent years due to the rise of feminism and the Me Too movement. Oftentimes, the language surrounding the topic is commonly expressed by how many women are killed, raped and assaulted by men. This use of passive voice, in which the result of...