A disturbing response appeared in the comments on a post about a married man arrested in the UK for allegedly engaging in inappropriate conversations with a 14-year-old girl. The comment read, “You know that, when a girl says no it means yes. Press in further. You can’t think he will back down like that.”
Comments like this dangerously perpetuate myths that trivialize consent and encourage harmful behaviors. Suggesting that “no” can mean “yes” is not only false but feeds into rape culture, minimizing the importance of boundaries and consent. It is crucial to remember that every “no” means just that—no. We must counter such statements with clear, respectful support for consent and accountability to protect vulnerable individuals.
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