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Tuesday, 25 December 2012

Delhi gang rape case: ‘she deserved it’ is not a good argument

The gang rape of a 23-year-old woman and the beating of her male friend on a moving bus in New Delhi Sunday night has produced debates about women’s rights in India and about whether the death penalty — or castration — are suitable remedies for the situation. It has not prompted, from what I can see, any speculation that the woman got what she deserved because she was dressed like a slut… until today. For anyone who has missed the story, here’s...