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Most rape victims are women, and that male victims are often erased from collective recognition. Photo: Rajesh Jantilal/AFP

Sexual violence in South Africa: Whose shame? Whose responsibility?

How we talk about rape should avoid ‘rape talk’ such as calling those who have been sexually abused ‘damaged good’ and perpetrators ‘monsters’

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