Victim Blaming Often Follows Abuse

Public opinion and pressure can also hinder the ability of women and girls to seek help when they are abused. People often make derogatory remarks, frequently about the way someone is dressed. But, Michelle Irving says what a woman wears doe not entitle men to commit abuse, and victim blaming is never helpful.

Michelle Irving

Michelle Irving, Founder, Productive Organization for Women in Action

“Some people may say “She mi hot, she want it, she mi dress up eena short pants, she put on body blouse, she walk through the street eena bathing suit.” You will hear all sorts of, in some ways, victim-blaming. Even if that is so, that is that person’s right and that person shouldn’t be exploited.”