Rape Culture
Why should I be afraid
to walk down an ally at night?
Strolling along a city street
Is just a basic right,
Why should I be scared
To show a little skin?
Wearing a low cut top
Is not exactly a sin,
Why should I be worried
when I’ve had a bit to drink?
I should not have to be afraid
Of what other people think,
Why do you get to tell me
What I can and cannot do?
Instead of changing what I wear,
Change the worlds view
As far as progress is concerned,
We’ve still got a ways to go,
Before you tell me not to drink,
Tell rapists “no” means no
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i respect your perspective on your poem
if you don't mind, i would like to dissect this piece
a woman should wear what she wants-it's all about presentation and perception on how a woman carries herself
regarding rape, you exactly right no means no
when i 1st saw the title rape culture, i always believe that cultures is about what you celebrate, your traditions, your background, your country,etc............
with rape, there's nothing to celebrate or embrace
is it really a culture? for me, absolutely not
have you ever recited this poem before?