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My personal take on the whole thing putting statistics aside – they saw vulnerable girls and they took advantage in a blatant manner. I’m pretty sure the same may be happening in their homes where girls of a family are repeatedly molested/raped by a cousin or uncle. This happens because there is no one to protect them or support them when they speak out even if family members are aware. And such horrendous crimes are not specific to Asians alone. It happens in every race and culture. Therefore, this is definitely not a matter of race. To focus on it would be a great travesty, as it deflects from the main issue: these crimes shouldn’t be happening in the first place.
“The image of a lascivious coloured “other” sexually exploiting the pure innocent white girl is one as old as racism itself.”
To Kill A Mockingbird comes to mind. Except in this case, the accusations are all a horrendous truth.