Victim Blaming in Religion-Based Sexual Harassment and Religious Patriarchical Culture
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Victim Blaming, Sexual Harassment, Religious Patriarchical CultureAbstract
Sexual harassment is a complex social issue often exacerbated by the practice of victim-blaming, the tendency to blame victims for the violence they experience. In societies with strong religious beliefs, this practice often gains legitimacy through gender-biased religious interpretations influenced by patriarchal culture. This article aims to analyze the relationship between victim-blaming in sexual harassment cases and the construction of a religious patriarchal culture through a literature review approach. The method used is a literature study by examining various scientific articles, books, and research findings that discuss sexual harassment, gender inequality, patriarchy, and religious perspectives on victims. The results of the study indicate that a religious patriarchal culture contributes to shaping narratives that place victims as responsible for the harassment, for example through assessments of women's dress, behavior, or social roles. Religious interpretations that are insensitive to gender equity also have the potential to reinforce stigma against victims and hinder the reporting and recovery process. Therefore, a more contextual, inclusive, and victim-protection-oriented religious approach is needed to reduce the practice of victim-blaming and encourage the creation of a more just and safe environment for all parties.
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