Teri Kanefield on Nostr: Even after the Civil War, the rape of a black woman wasn’t recognized as a crime. ...
Even after the Civil War, the rape of a black woman wasn’t recognized as a crime.
In our not-too-distant history, our laws were intended to protect (white) men from false accusations; not to protect women from attack.
In the 19th century and earlier, women were not considered competent to testify in court.
Even in our current era, a woman's word in a rape case is often not considered enough "evidence."
Ann Coulter said this during the Kavanaugh hearings:
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In our not-too-distant history, our laws were intended to protect (white) men from false accusations; not to protect women from attack.
In the 19th century and earlier, women were not considered competent to testify in court.
Even in our current era, a woman's word in a rape case is often not considered enough "evidence."
Ann Coulter said this during the Kavanaugh hearings:
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