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“We - society- inflict all sorts of injuries on people and then blame them for having scars. We sexualize and exploit and condemn them for being the living representations of our own desires. We use them and then blame them for being used” quote by Jonathan Maberry
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““We - society- inflict all sorts of injuries on people and then blame them for having scars. We sexualize and exploit and condemn them for being the living representations of our own desires. We use them and then blame them for being used””

Jonathan Maberry

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Society harms individuals, then blames them for the resulting wounds, especially in sexual contexts.

In simple terms: People are hurt and then blamed for being hurt.

Key Takeaway

Stop blaming victims; address systemic harm.

Themes

victim_blaming sexual_exploitation societal_harm

Mood

angry critical

Type

social ethical

When to use this quote

  • media representation
  • relationship counseling
  • legal reform
  • education campaigns

Key Concepts

power_dynamics objectification trauma

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does society justify blaming victims?
  • What changes reduce exploitation?
A Different Perspective

Not all harm is intentional; some blame is self‑protective.

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