Rape revenge

Rape revenge is a frequent device that authors give to their female characters. Female characters are often triggered into heroism, vigilantism, or activism by seeking revenge for a rape. (Male characters may be triggered into the same by seeking revenge for the rape of one of their family members or loved ones.)

See Feminist SF! the blog for discussion of use of this plot in one set of novels.

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