How Young is Too Young?

There are some things which are generally considered to be inappropriate subjects for humor. A public figure making jokes about sexual abuse of children or domestic violence should expect a fierce backlash from the public. Yet, in the case of male victims particularly, there appears to be a cut-off at which point it becomes acceptable in society to make jokes and blame the victim in cases of sexual assault and domestic violence. Just ask the Huffington Post, when they ran this article about ways women can harm and mutilate their male partners' genitals: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/reductress/8-sex-positions-that-will_b_3381552.html They wouldn't run the same article if the victim was insinuated to be a minor, because sexual assault of minors is a tragic problem civilization must combat with all seriousness. But once the victim comes of age, whatever age the Huffington Post thinks the victim in this series of cartoons is, it is suddenly deemed a fitting subject for humor. Why? Is it because men are generally stronger than women and therefore it is expected that if a man really believes he's in danger, he can fend off a female attacker? And if he fails to do so, he must have approved of whatever was being done to him? This is called victim-blaming. Asking a victim "why didn't you fight back," or "couldn't you have run away," implies that it is the victim's fault he or she was attacked. It takes responsibility off the perpetrator and places it squarely upon the victim. When they're not too busy giggling about sexual assault of males, the Huffington Post explains more about victim blaming and the harm it causes: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/18/college-officials-rape-things-they-say_n_6173254.html The Huffington Post would surely agree that it's not okay to print a cartoon about a six year-old boy being given a handjob by a woman who refuses to stop, but what about a sixteen year-old boy? Is that still too young? Hopefully they would agree that it is. How about an 18 year-old? Once the victim is no longer a minor, is it okay to start making fun of his situation when a woman attacks him sexually? Boys do not decrease in value over time. There is not a point at which they become disposable. It is as important for society to treat an adult male victim of abuse with as much respect and care as we would've when he was six. All people, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age, or orientation deserve care and respect. Unfortunately, it seems the Huffington Post forgot this at some point. Help us remind them by signing and sharing the petition. You will be making the world a less-toxic place for survivors of abuse.