Gabrielle Union’s Tweets On Her Rape Experience Proves That ‘Being Decently Dressed’ Doesn’t Really Matter

Hollywood actress Gabrielle Union has in a series of tweets shared her rape experience when she worked at a shoe store.

The beautiful actress told her fans that mode of dressing had nothing to do with being raped as she had been raped even when she was dressed decently.

She also went on to say that many rape victims keep quiet because of fear, judgement and castigation.

See excerpts from her tweets below:

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When ppl ask why I chose to write about my rape in my book or why I continue to speak about sexual violence…this right here. //t.co/2BaO3gNj7D

— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) October 15, 2017

Though I was raped by a stranger who raped me at gunpoint after robbing the store, I was still asked by a female “friend” what I had worn

— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) October 15, 2017

Reminder. I got raped at work at a Payless shoe store. I had on a long tunic & leggings so miss me w/ “dress modestly” shit.

— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) October 15, 2017

Sexual or physical violence, harassment, demeaning language is NOT the price one should pay for seeking or maintaining employment. Period

— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) October 15, 2017