Asking for It
Louise O’Neill
In a small town in County Cork, eighteen-year-old Emma’s life changes after a night of partying. A video appears online showing several boys sexually assaulting her while she is unconscious. Emma reports the rape, but the public response focuses on blaming her for drinking, drug use, clothing, flirting, and past behavior rather than on consent. The story follows her struggle with the media attention, isolation, and loss of power as she confronts widespread unwillingness to defend her.
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