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This hilarious parody nails the double standards women face when reporting sexual assault


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The nasty cultural attitude of victim-blaming in cases of sexual assault is still pervasive in our society. 

Just a few days ago, Judge Lindsey Kushner QC caused controversy for saying that women's "disinhibited behaviour" could put them at a greater risk of rape. 

Comedian Tracey Ullman nailed the double standard many women face by turning the tables in a brilliant satire video for her BBC One show.

In the episode, a well-dressed man reports to Ullman, who plays a callous detective, that he's been mugged at knifepoint.  Read more...

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