Worst insults to women in 2012

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No respect for female rape victimsThe attack on abortion rightsChris Brown's silenceCalling Sandra Fluke a "slut"Susan G. Komen For The Cure's threat to Planned ParenthoodThe media's critique of Jennifer Lawrence's bodyThe catty critiques of Holly Petraeus

Not only do victims of rape have to suffer through a vile and violent crime, they also have to deal with the burden of proof. They have to prove they weren't "asking for it" or that they didn't misread a situation. That's on top of emotional and physical repercussions, which include the possibility of sexually transmitted diseases. And when the victim is a woman, there's also the chance she may have gotten pregnant and have to decide whether she's comfortable with keeping a baby that would share DNA with her attacker. <br><br>

To add an additional layer of insult to injury, Rep. Tod Akin (R-Mo.) argued against a woman's right to have an abortion, even in the case of rape. In an interview conducted in August, he said, "If it's a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down."
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The senator was not reelected.

No respect for female rape victims

( Charlie Riedel / Associated Press )

Not only do victims of rape have to suffer through a vile and violent crime, they also have to deal with the burden of proof. They have to prove they weren't "asking for it" or that they didn't misread a situation. That's on top of emotional and physical repercussions, which include the possibility of sexually transmitted diseases. And when the victim is a woman, there's also the chance she may have gotten pregnant and have to decide whether she's comfortable with keeping a baby that would share DNA with her attacker.

To add an additional layer of insult to injury, Rep. Tod Akin (R-Mo.) argued against a woman's right to have an abortion, even in the case of rape. In an interview conducted in August, he said, "If it's a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down."

The senator was not reelected.

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