Human Quote by Janet Bode
““I want to empasize that rape is about human beings, not statistics.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on sexual assault awareness, 2020
The quote stresses that sexual violence is a personal, human tragedy rather than just numbers or data.
In simple terms: Rape is about people, not numbers.
Treat victims as individuals, not statistics.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education programs
- support services
- media reporting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we center survivors' stories in public discourse?
- What policies best honor the humanity of victims?
Statistics can obscure personal suffering and lead to impersonal responses.