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The problem of "sexual harassment" is that victims must not be treated again.

Updated 25 Sep 2026270 views
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The myth that sexual harassment happens because of how someone dresses, or that perpetrators are usually strangers, is not true. Data from the Women and Men Progressive Movement Foundation shows 50-60% of perpetrators are people the victim knows, and there's no evidence linking clothing to being harassed. The statistics in this article are from 2014-2015, used to illustrate a pattern. If you or someone you know is dealing with sexual harassment, Thailand's 1300 Social Assistance hotline is available 24 hours.

When there is news of a rape case in the newspaper, People in society often ask: Why aren't you careful? Why go walking in a deserted place? Why dress naked? These questions are a myth. or the thoughts of people in society who interpret each other Blaming the victim It is like aggravating the victim. It is no different from repeated rape by people in society.

From the survey results of the Women and Men Moving Forward Foundation, it was found that Statistics on sexual harassment in 2014 found that there were 31,866 cases of rape, an average of 87 cases per day. And from the collection of information from newspaper news pages in 2015, it was found that there were 306 news stories about sexual harassment, most of which were motivated by alcohol, 30 percent, followed by not restraining the perpetrator's sexual feelings, 23.3 percent

In addition, it was found that the majority of victims were students. The youngest victim was 1 year and 8 months, and the oldest was 86 years old, which clearly reflects that this problem of sexual harassment is something that cannot be passed over.

Views of people in society or the myth that many people consider Sexual harassment is most likely caused by women's clothing being too tight or skimpy, but in the end, no matter how they dress, it is not the cause of sexual violence.

There are many myths that arise from sexual harassment, such as the myth that most perpetrators of rape are strangers. But from the information that the foundation surveyed, it was found that 50-60% were close people, people in the house, friends, or even lovers. These myths, if most of the perpetrators of rape are strangers, women should be careful. Or questioning why women aren't careful. or seeing that women dress provocatively Is it because you dress indecently that you are raped?

From collecting information on newspaper pages, it is found that There is no version that specifies women's dress. However, from the information of those who were raped, it was found that none of the women were wearing shorts.

These facts clearly indicate the situation of the violent problem. and sees that we must expose society to the fact that the problem does not originate with the victim. or caused by not being careful But it is caused by many factors that try to repeat or blame women.

In today's society, more than 90% of people and society will sympathize with those who have been raped only in some cases. Society will be very shocked if rape happens to a victim of a crime that is not acceptable to society, such as the rape of a child. rape leading to death Rape that occurs in a relationship that is not accepted by society, such as blood rape. Rape of teacher and student

Another issue that still needs to be worked harder is Rape in some relationships where society still does not forgive or sympathize with the victim, such as rape in a married relationship. If the rape happened to a boyfriend, girlfriend, or married couple. On this issue, the opinions of society are divided between half and half. Because they consider that being a lover or being in the same room as a lover means that they are agreeing to allow the other person to legally sexually abuse them. In this issue, society still blames women more than half.

Summary

Myth or the views of people in society that it is an important matter If you change the attitudes and thoughts of people in society, you will be able to change your behavior in the future. But the change must be made gradually and gently, gradually adjusting to changing the mindset of people in society. By instilling it in schools from childhood To grow up with good ideas will reduce these problems.

Sources

  • Women and Men Progressive Movement Foundation (the article's original statistics source)
  • Thailand 1300 Social Assistance Hotline, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security

Information updated 25 September 2026.