The central point the author, Scott Mendelson, is making is women are blamed for falling victim to sexual crime, while the men who commit these crimes are being less than punished because ‘boys will be boys’. Mendelson makes his point quite clear when he states “[women] have not been scandalized, but rather victimized” and “[society] emphasize how women can prevent being assaulted instead of telling the men…not to assault women in the first place,” that the listed female celebrities are a clear example of how backwards societies views of sex crimes are.
Personally I agree wholeheartedly with Mendelson’s article. Depicting women as ‘vindictive’ or a ‘classic bitch’ has become the norm in today’s society. For example, women how speak their minds about equality or women’s rights are written off as liberal feminists with a negative connotation. These celebrities have been victimized at the core of the word, and shouldn't be blamed for having personal content of their person devices. Hacking into someone’s personal accounts and devices is theft, which it totally illegal.
However, I loved the writing style of this piece. Mendleson does a fantastic job of being direct and firm without sounding preachy or pushy. The writing embodies the perfect mix of a condescending tone while still evoking a sense of passion and desire for change in the reader. Overall I enjoyed this article immensely. The topic is current, relatable, and the ideal example for demonstrating the need for change in our mind set and outlook on the way men and women interact.
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