The women who are targeted for this type of violation are often women of color. Afterwards they are almost always silenced, either due to their internal shame or society's ignorance. As shown in Proverbs 31, it is essential that those of us who have the ability to use our voices, speak for those who cannot.
The theme of defending the vulnerable are present throughout this passage of the Bible, and it is clear it is seen as one of our responsibilities.
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