It is interesting to note the number of times that I have heard sexual violence labeled as a cultural phenomenon . In an age where cultural sensitivity is politically correct, it seems that some groups use the word "culture" as a way to downplay sexual violence against women. Is sexual violence against children also cultural? Is genocide cultural?
My culturally relativistic inclination is often dissuaded when it comes to issues of social justice. If sexual violence is cultural, then it shouldn't be.
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