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Old Jan 17, 2019 | 01:32 AM
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Six Ways the Media is Still Blaming the Victim

Six Ways the Media is Still Blaming the Victim



When a driver hits a pedestrian or cyclist, a handful of media tropes shift blame to the victims and leave readers with the impression that nothing can be done about it.

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Does # 6 sound familiar?
 
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It is amazing how a turn of phrase or selective wording can completely change the focus / blame.
 
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