Rape myths that include statements such as “scantily clad” and “being promiscuous” can influence sentencing in Norwegian courtrooms. In court cases where victims are described in a prejudiced manner, defendants typically receive prison sentences that are 16 months shorter than in cases without such descriptions. Rape myths that include statements such as “scantily clad” and “being promiscuous” can influence sentencing in Norwegian courtrooms. In court cases where victims are described in a prejudiced manner, defendants typically receive prison sentences that are 16 months shorter than in cases without such descriptions. Social Sciences Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Prejudice against victims can result in reduced sentences for rape
