It’s not anonymity that perpetuates stigma – rape culture does. And more so than protecting victims from the amorphous idea of “stigma”, anonymity in the media protects them from the very tangible – and often horrible – ramifications of coming forward.
We can’t end rape stigma by forcing all victims to identify themselves | Jessica Valenti | Comment is free | The Guardian

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