Would a return to Victorian Dress Styles reduce the most serious crimes again women and teenage girls as many suggest?

Question

Why do so many blame female dress styles for rapes, assaults and other crimes against women and girls, as so many are saying that they do?

Do females have to turn to Islamic style burka's, or centuries old Victorian Style Dress, and cover from head to foot, in order to be safe from predictors?

Extremists say that even the slightest showing of arms and/or legs will insight the lust of a testosterone induced male and cause the ones with the least amount of self control to attack females.

What is the truth?

... and before you get triggered guys, I am not suggesting that all men are predictors, I am only talking about the ones that truly are... AND THEY DO EXIST!!

Share your thoughts on this most controversial subject... PLEASE!

Shezadi · Accepted Answer

If Pakistanis rape white girls in England then it is their own fault because they treat white girls like objects. In 2018, a whole Pakistani rape gang was jailed full of 30 Pakistani men. Those girls were below the age of 16. Some were as young as 11. Drugs were used to gang rape them.

One 15 year old white girl was kidnapped by Pakistani rape gangs, she was raped so many times that she had ten forced abortions and two live births.

And why should white girls change their ways in their own country to protect themselves from Pakistani rape gangs?

Did England's soldiers sacrifice their lives just so one day Pakistani rape gangs can rape their girls?

According to the Sharia law, Pakistani rape gangs should be lashed 100 times in public or stoned to death. Instead, not even a finger has been lifted on them. They are in jail living a comfortable life, they are being fed with taxpayer's money.

In their Pakistan, they would have been murdered or at least beaten to death by the police and families.

And if they were in Saudi Arabia, Iran or Afghanistan, they would have been lashed 100 times in public or stoned to death.

But if English country, poor Tommy Robinson got jailed for exposing Muslim rape gangs.

These are the same people who do honour killings and stone Christians over false accusations of blasphemy.

Acid attacks are also an issue.

Pakistanis justified the murder of Qandeel Baloch just because she was provocative on social media and they justified Asma Aziz getting beaten just because she was a party girl.

I attached pictures of a Saudi woman getting stoned over adultery.

Would a return to Victorian Dress Styles reduce the most serious crimes again women and teenage girls as many suggest?

TinaEl · Accepted Answer

Personally, i believe that it's not only the showing of the skin that might attract a predator. These people have serious issues to the point of being delusional. Some have claimed that a woman was staring at them and she was checking them out and that's why they did what they did. They used such a lame excuse to imply that their horrible crime was actually "consensual". My blood boils at the thought. Surely, showing more skin attracts them. Heck, the outfit of the woman has being used in courts in the past as if it being provocative could somehow make the predator's act "justifiable"
It also has to do with how "vulnerable" or "distracted" the woman looks to them. I remember reading about the women that predators target the most and they mostly went after to women who were talking on the phone or were listening to music. Also they avoided attacking women who were holding their keys (a very common way of defending yourself is by using your keys and they know it) not because they were afraid that the women were going to harm them, but because they knew that they were at least going to put up a fight.
All in all, women should dress however they want, without having to be afraid. They aren't the ones that should change. Some people's mindset should, though. Because in the 21st century it is unacceptable for some people to think that they have the right to do something like that to another human being.

normalice · Accepted Answer

It's unrelated. The plain fact is that there are lots of guys who see scantily clad women and think of how much they'd like to bang them, but don't end up raping them. This seems obvious, but it's more significant than that - because they seriously want to bang them and the unrequited lust fosters quite a lot of resentment.

So, when a girl does get raped and a non-rapist male hears about it, instead of thinking "oh shit, what if that was my mom?" or whatever, he thinks "well, she was probably dressed like any of the other women I wanted to bang but couldn't. So while I wouldn't participate, I can understand."

This, of course, is fantasy at best. The case of a random guy looking for a scantily clad woman to fuck is... well, I won't say it never happens, but compared to guys misreading a girl's enthusiasm (having no correlation to dress) and becoming gradually more hostile about the possibility of being wrong leading to "showing her how wrong she is to reject him," I'd say the number of cases are negligible.

Lliam · Accepted Answer

Women in Victorian garb look hot with their cinched waists and bustles. I'm sure that there were just as many men back they who ogled them with lascivious intent. Clothing actually inspires fantasy. Guys get turned on when women wear costumes.

The simple fact is, men will always be drawn to women, no matter what they are wearing. And there will always be sexually frustrated men who think the only way to get what they desire is to steal it.

I don't think the way women dress has anything to do with it. Women's only fault is being female. And it sucks that they have to inhibit their appearance or live in fear because of that.

Harmseygrace · Answer

Not the victorian, but the 1950s, yes.

Manhart1999 · Answer

I think the answer is somewhere in the middle...
Like the more backup countries & when being among the people who aren't very open about things etc etc this might slightly work. But maybe what's also true is that reducing the demographic of such men by various techniques of bring them um right etc etc... Would reduce it & this allow more freedom of being nude or in the direction...
It's not even half the answer but maybe u get the idea.. and i don't believe this will definitely work or whatever. I could be wrong but it seems like this could be the reason..

AbleLearner · Answer

A man's likelihood of committing rape has little to nothing to do with a woman's chosen style of dress.

I mentioned this morning, on another thread, the fact that some cultures still have not invented clothing, and they actually have a lower rate of rape and murder than the "civilized" world.

1) It's an individual moral crisis and a societal moral crisis. It's not a matter of women's fashion.
2) The location where a woman hangs out is more likely to impact her likelihood of getting raped rather than what she is wearing. Don't go to bars, clubs, fraternities, or bad neighborhoods and your odds of not getting raped improve somewhat.

MissDawn7961 · Answer

a female showing all that she has will not get her raped by a man nor will a fully dressed woman get raped by a man either for dressing this way ! I used to wear almost nothing like a romper or a tube top and shorts to being fully dressed like I am now and I have never been sexually assaulted either ! however this was because the Lord knew it would kill me to be sexually assaulted too ! for I am very small and fragile ! Now a days I think that women can be raped no matter how they are dressed because most men want to know what we are hiding when we are fully clothed or want to have what they see when we are not fully clothed too ! I hope this makes sense too ! A males curiosity is always open to women and how they are dressed and why they are dressed that way ! Even my unmarried brother is always nosing into our neighbors business and asking me why so and so does this or that ! to which I tell my brother - that I do not know nor do I care -

Ceasar97 · Answer

Wearing more conservative dresses might reduce the number of rapes, possibly the rapes and sex crimes that are committed and thought up on the spot. Some men walk down the street and see large breasts popping out the top of a shirt, there will be a higher chance of rape than somebody that is covering everything. But this would not stop all sex crimes, unfortunately I don't think anything will stop all sex crimes. There were still rapes in the Victorian times, they were just less talked about and known. It might actually serve as a fetish for some men to get it on with a Victorian woman.

elizamichale1 · Answer

Then i would definitely die in only few days because i can never adopt those kind of dress codes
And that being said... i think that no matter what a girl would wear if a person with sick mind is going to rape her he will anyways coz as you said not all guys are like that and they just appreciate or maybe pass comments to the girl wearing revealing dresses but won't go upto the extent of raping them
I come across number of guys and even with my dress style i rarely got into trouble... all i had was whistles, cheeky comments etc.

pomequeen · Answer

Women in burkas get raped and molested. Women were raped and molested during the Victorian era.  The problem isn't the clothes. The problem is the rapists

40Ninjas · Answer

I think most people that say it, get irritated at the hypocrisy a lot of women spew. They don’t want to be seen as sexual objects, yet they post pictures of their asses in thongs. Instead of blaming men take some responsibility. When it comes to rape, all normal people agree rape is bad no excuses. It’s just when the media and women talk rape they always blame all men and say how all men need to change and normal guys who don’t do anything take offense.

MadBoy · Answer

I do think that many women out there wear outfits that are not exactly... Safe to wear in public. At the least, not without trustworthy friends close by. Do all women, no, of course not. But when you're wearing booty shorts and a cropped tank top that could probably evaporate if the wind caught it just right, I don't think that should be worn... That being said, I don't think that changing their outfits will completely eliminate all crimes against women, especially sexual ones. There will always be pathetic jerks who apparently got tired of their hand. It wouldn't surprise me that one of the main reasons why we hear much more about this type of crime is because women have more rights than they did back then.

COMMODOREII · Answer

I like the chic. 😎

berserk945 · Answer

It's not the why women dress, its guys not respecting women and not withstanding the temptation of their sexual urges.

Do I think is smart to wear provocative clothes? No I do not

Just like it's not smart to walk around the shady parts of town at night.

It's not about it being her fault, it his for not controlling or not wanting to control himself.

But like the shady part of town, make smart choices. You know there are men that will take advantage, so why not try and avoid it.

Again even tho it wasn't a smart decision to dress that why the blame isn't hers at the end of it it's the racist.

Taylor_C · Answer

No. Suggesting women should dress in any particular way to not become victims of crime, is not only blaming the victim, but also amounts to suggesting parts of the population should have their freedom severely restricted. It´s the same thing as suggesting all men should have to be chaperoned by a women to be let out of the house to make sure they don´t commit a crime.

Barrabus_the_Free · Answer

It won't matter. Most accusations are false, and changing the way women dress won't prevent them from crying raaaaayyyyyypppppppeeeeeee! when their husband or boyfriend finds out she cheated, or when he friends call her a slut cuz they don't think the guy is hot enough so she makes the accusation so they won't think she's a slut.

VIVANT · Answer

We wpuid also have to have no male drs or ever be undressed in a relationship bc men might lose control

If anyone seriously believes that men seeing skin will feel compelled to rape, then they would have to say men are a health hazard and have to be contained. No where else do the non criminal have to adjust their lives to accommodate psychopaths, but where a male arousal is concerned.

If a person can’t control their fist or feet or penis- I guess they need to lock it up.

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

If every other woman on this Earth agreed & is gonna end up fully covered with "hard-to-penetrate" Victorian dresses, every horny man will be chasing "bare minimum" me since I refuse to put all that gear & its contraptions on. Lol.

NatePsychologyMajor · Answer

It's not what woman wear, but the mindset of the male (not men complete different mindset). Most male think it's a open invitation to do what they want. Some women just want to dress up and feel good and not have to worry about what males are going to do.

Phoenix98 · Answer

I quite like the Victorian age to be honest it was quite interesting and some of the dresses are pretty attractive looking.

Personally I'd like to see a return of the old sun dresses and stuff women in the 50s and 60s use to wear I've found them to be humble and attractive.

motownplayer2000 · Answer

No. It didn't back when they were wearing them. Lest you forget the history. Women were raped and abused with more frequency than they are today. They were treated like property and that was that. Dressing like that will not yield any different result.

MsLexiD · Answer

1. great video link ! 2. totally impracitcal for today but OMG that purple dress in "F" is GORGEOUS !!!

Jerre · Answer

I voted E. Male sexual predators are going to assault/rape and molest women regardless of what they are wearing.

Exorcist_Rampage · Answer

Yes because men would likely curve his sexual appetite for getting unwanted sex from the woman if her skin was not showing as much. It would be greatly reduced but not eliminated if women wore clothes that didn't reveal their skin.

Even if women knew that was 70% of the reason, she still wouldn't change for anything. Women just don't dag gone change period.

hansukota · Answer

Just saying, dresses have nothing to do with this. It's just lack of self control, mental disability and ego that causes most crimes that are sexual in nature. If we get back Victorian era clothing, a woman without gloves would turn a guy on.

Jjpayne · Answer

It might... While it's important to acknowledge the control of a man, dressing more modest would keep men from having the thoughts in the first place. And allowing the fun stuff for the bed room

ImSparkly · Answer

Again, men need to take responsibility for their thoughts and actions. Learn self restraint and control. there's no such thing as 'boys will be boys' instead its more like parents aren't parents.

sapphireruby · Answer

No, violent crime rates are going down anyway and women are waring what ever they want (for the most part) I do like Victorian era fashion though and not just for women, it looks great on men too.

KatherineJ · Answer

How about teaching men that no matter how a woman is dressed it doesn’t give them permission to rape the woman. Some of these people try to justify rape and that’s just wrong.

mistixs · Answer

No, but Victorian dress style is epic & I would love for it to be back in style.

xyz94 · Answer

I am pleasantly surprised to see that most guys on this site voted E!

FatherJack · Answer

Voted E , a predator is a predator , and will not give a flying one about what she is wearing , they will choose a perceived easy target , based on how confidently she carries herself , mode of dress is irrelevant.

codycccccccccc · Answer

I litterly spend 8hr a day 6 days a week around naked girls and I have never raped anyone

evm987 · Answer

No. It has nothing to do with what people wear, and everything to do with power. It's about catching a girl in a vulnerable situation.

Mädchen · Answer

Women Back then we're raped and women in Burkas are still getting raped today. It's the rapists fault. Not the victims

slatyb · Answer

Not at all. Women suffered much more violence in Victorian times than they do today.

ErikKantor · Answer

Maybe in the middle-east. Actually, when i think about it. Scandinavia and Northern Europe resembles a third world country these days. So maybe it will. Put it to the rest then.

SomeGuyCalledTom · Answer

Rape is about power, not sex. Its vulnerability that attracys the rapist, not amount of skin being shown.

Hannajenky · Answer

Dumb idea. Most rapes are committed by family / friends not by strangers.

loveslongnails · Answer

Rape... has nothing to do... with how a woman is dressed. DUH... fucking... DUH !!! Just ask your friends in Pakistan.

DudeDiligence · Answer

Where are all these people who are blaming female dress styles for rapes, assaults and other crimes against women and girls? I must be living under a rock or something because I just rarely see any of that.

Reach500 · Answer

I don't know, abuse happens even in the most strict cultures

NerdInDenial · Answer

People should wear bullet proof vests, conservative dress, and also a helmet.

BrotherFrost · Answer

Fuck predatory guys, those dresses are classy. I like them.

bamesjond0069 · Answer

Its true. A modest woman i have respect for. Someone dressed like a slut idgaf because they are a slut. 🤷‍♂️

Daniela1982 · Answer

Sounds like a Ranissance Fair

Marilynjuana · Answer

I think you need to research WHY assault happens.

Nadim171 · Answer

Yes I would, they're awesome looking as well

Kelly6 · Answer

No I like my bikini

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