Ayesha Omar questions victim-blaming in sexual violence cases
“Pakistani actress Ayesha Omar has questioned the tendency to scrutinise victims of sexual violence instead of holding perpetrators accountable, urging greater attention to why sexual violence is commi…”
Omar raised the issue in an Instagram Story, sharing a post that challenged the way women and children are treated following incidents of sexual violence. The post questioned why victims are often asked about their clothing, the time they left home or why they were outside, rather than asking what drives perpetrators to commit sexual violence.
It also highlighted that sexual violence can affect women, children, men, animals and even deceased individuals, challenging arguments that place responsibility on a victim’s appearance, behaviour or circumstances. The central question raised in the post was why society does not focus on understanding why men commit sexual violence instead of placing blame on those who experience it.
By sharing the message, Omar drew attention to broader social attitudes surrounding sexual violence, particularly the tendency to question victims rather than focus on the actions and accountability of alleged perpetrators. Her post comes as several sexual violence cases have sparked public discussion about victim protection, access to justice and accountability for those accused of such crimes.
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