Discussion: How Sexual Assault is Portrayed in Stories

[Emmzy]

I understand what you are saying but I do feel like I need to add my thread here

Making female characters look “weak”

Warning discussion of minor assault. I seen on a few threads about female MCs being rescued from dangerous or scary situations and it making them look weak, I don’t know if I completely agree with that. Don’t get me wrong it’s nice to see someone fight back and don’t like anyone being portrayed like they can’t help themselves . But I think calling them “weak” because someone came to save them is a little harsh and here is why. While out for a drink on many occasions I’ve come across a few men…