prochoiceorfuckoff:

This is obviously a huge problem. It contributes to the fucked up attitude society has about rape. It’s not surprising though, is it?

Women are portrayed as naturally scheming and lying. We’re told that women aresupposed to gossip and ‘bitch’ about each other behind their backs, while being nice to their face. And this is where we find a massive problem. Women (and men) are taught that women are simply dishonest. “It’s just who they are.” It’s in their nature to be liars.

From reality TV shows to the stereotype of “gold diggers”, the lesson is that women are supposed to be over-emotional liars who can’t help being “bitchy.” Men are taught to be much more upfront about their anger and hatred to one another. Men are seen as naturally honest, while women are seen as naturally dishonest.

So, when someone accuses a woman of lying about being raped, it’s not just because rape isn’t taken seriously enough. It’s because society is built on the idea of women being dishonest and unreliable (and since men are obviously honest, their opinion is taken as truth over that of a woman’s).

(via littleblackkittycat)