It wasn’t just America. There was code used with women, girls about whose knee to avoid sitting on etc. Some people realized it was wrong but for the most part, society’s way of dealing was to ignore and pretend it wasn’t happening. And if a girl got pregnant - it was all her fault. The difference was the greater reach of TV, cable, magazines than previous decades which started to undo the secrecy. As much a people hate on Boomers, they were the ones who started saying enough already, there needs to be laws against this if people can’t figure out on their own that it is wrong.
Comment on Beyond fucked up
SaharaMaleikuhm@feddit.org 2 months ago
Makes you think America has a pedo problem. What a ridiculous notion.
Bubbaonthebeach@lemmy.ca 2 months ago
Itdidnttrickledown@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Not just america but other countries are better at ignoring it or in some cases dealing with it effectively. Some still allow it even if its officially illegal. The current US leaders want this as well.
DarkSpectrum@lemmy.world 2 months ago
the world does collectively
kreskin@lemmy.world 2 months ago
We have accountability problems too on so many levels. Pedophilia is a good pace to start. As a society we should deal with pedophiles harshly, no matter who they are. A system where the rich are allowed to circumvent the law is our reality, but we should draw the line before pedophilia. If a rich person does what the Epstein abusers did, they should be at the mercy of the accused and their family, even if it means their death. Thats justice.
hector@lemmy.today 2 months ago
The problem with that is false convictions happen. There were hundreds of false convictions for child rape and devil worship in living memory, in the 80s and 90s, the Satanic Panic.
kreskin@lemmy.world 2 months ago
fair call. Lacking a coherent justice systen, Life in prison but no beating will have to be enough I guess.