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Re:Before wave of train thefts, Union Pacific laid off some ... by mlindner on Wednesday January 19, 2022 @09:50PM (#30003832)
> Victim-blaming is about blaming the vulnerable and powerless.

Oh please. We're attempting to redefine victims based on power theory just like we tried to redefine racism based on power theory? Please don't do this.

It entirely isn't a factor whether you have power or not when determining a victim. (Or are we going to say men can't be raped because they could have resisted?)

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Re:Before wave of train thefts, Union Pacific laid off some ... by wolverine876 on Wednesday January 19, 2022 @10:15PM (#30004029)
It's not redefining it, and I don't know what "power theory" is nor have I heard of it. Those are the definitions. Discrimination means nothing without the power to make it consequential. Protected classes in law have always been defined around power, as have been laws protecting minorities and women.

There's no reason to think a sexually assaulted male is in a position of power.

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Re:Before wave of train thefts, Union Pacific laid off some ... by mlindner on Friday January 21, 2022 @05:52AM (#30021837)
Protected classes being defined around power is a brand new concept and not something that is used in law. We are equal under the law.
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