After reading the article, what struck to me was the common stereotype of white women accusing black men for sexual assault. There was “never a sufficient media reckoning about the treatment of survivors…required too much work …It was better to let the issue fade, an obstacle over which a clean redemption narrative could be crafted. A ‘challenge’ that the superstar overcame on his way to greatness”. I think that survivors of sexual assault shouldn’t have been ignored after a case has been “settled”. Whether the victim received justice or not, the aftereffects and trauma are still going to be present. Even though the cases aren’t proven to be true, I think the writer is insisting on the media to focus more on the issue of sexual assault. The writer wants the accusers to have their say in what happened. By listening to the whole story, the truth is more likely to emerge.
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I completely agree with your response! The aftermath of sexual assault definitely isn’t over just because the case was settled. The media should definitely focus on always hearing the survivor’s side of the story.
The fact that the media and people surrounding the case were able to disregard the girl that suffered at the hands of the star is disgusting. This is a matter that seems too common. The spotlight does not allow the star immunity from having morals. Stars need to be treated like humans and abide by the law that everyone else does.