“Serious allegations of domestic violence and sexual assault are being made into memes and 'funny' videos that have racked up millions of views.” AmberHeard JohnnyDepp
are being made into memes and “funny” videos that have racked up millions of views – most of which are aimed at portraying Heard as a manipulative antagonist whose story is almost entirely fabricated.
No matter what your opinion on Heard and the case as a whole, it’s not hard to see just how toxic the online narrative against her has become. But there’s one part of the reaction to Heard that has proven particularly problematic – the detailed analysis of her behaviour in court and on the stand. This message is problematic for a number of reasons. Not only does the public backlash against an alleged victim of domestic violence have the power to discourage victims from coming forward, but it also reinforces the idea of the “perfect victim” – the mistaken belief that a victim should look, act and talk a certain way, and that acting outside of these parameters is a sign of dishonesty or culpability.
It’s OK to hold your own opinion about Heard, Depp or the case as a whole, but it’s important to remember that social media posts about the trial can have implications beyond the case at its core.
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