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Double Standard for Reporting Rape?

A Toronto man reported to police that he was sexually assaulted by four women Sunday, and the reaction on social media was something to take note of. Eric Mark Do documented some of it here.  A Toronto man reported to police that he was sexually assaulted by four women Sunday, and the reaction on social…

A Toronto man reported to police that he was sexually assaulted by four women Sunday, and the reaction on social media was something to take note of. Eric Mark Do documented some of it here. 

A Toronto man reported to police that he was sexually assaulted by four women Sunday, and the reaction on social media was something to take note of. Eric Mark Do documented some of it here. 

Double Standard for Reporting Rape?

Let me preface this by giving the definition of sexual assault as per the Canadian Criminal Code: "forceful sexual contact without consent." Just to be clear, this can be anything the person did not give permission for and can include: anal sex, forced oral sex using objects, a pat on the bum, etc.

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Storified by Eric Mark Do· Sun, Apr 07 2013 23:13:01

Whatever happens with this case — even if it ends up being a false report — the reaction is absolutely disturbing. 
Man, 19, sexually assaulted by group of four females: policeTORONTO, Ont. – Police are asking the public for their assistance locating four female suspects who they allege sexually assaulted a 19-y…
It’s reported that the man was given a ride, brought to a parking lot, and “sexually assaulted by all four suspects.” The suspects are all described as white, five-foot-four and 190-200 pounds. 
Man sexually assaulted by 4 women after leaving clubPolice are searching for suspects after a 19-year-old man was sexually assaulted by a group of women that had offered him a ride home fro…
A comedian wastes no time in making light of the matter.
thanks for all the letters of support but i’m ok, it was horrible!cp24.com/news/man-sexua…Kenny Hotz
Perhaps a sarcastic response. If not, it’s troubling. 
@kennyhotz rape jokes are so funny!!!!!!!! gosh!!rap game shnji ikari
Here are some reactions from some more males. It seems consistent: that it’s something to laugh and brag about.
HAHAHAHA!! Man sexually assaulted by 4 women after leaving club cp24.com/news/man-sexua…Sykes
19 year old guy got sexually assaulted by 4 girls when they offered him a ride home after da club, the man placed charges,i woulda got #’sLEO LAMBORGHINI
@MINAHATESYOU the man got sexually assaulted by 4 fat white women, how can you not find that hilarious, them bitches are #Thirstyhobosynthesis
@NotoriousNewby man was sexually assaulted by four girls and didnt like it?! ?!?iAMKING
Some call it assault. Some a fantasy. — Man sexually assaulted by 4 women after leaving club cp24.com/news/man-sexua…LT
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Man sexually assaulted by 4 women after leaving club cp24.com/news/man-sexua… Note to self… It’s time to go clubbing!Paul D
The Axe affect cp24.com/mobile/news/ma…Farooq Syed
So you get sexually assaulted by 4 women and you’re complaining. Any man will be happyits imo
why is this an issue? "@cp24: Man sexually assaulted by 4 women after leaving club cp24.com/news/man-sexua… …"tyler a
“@CP24: Man sexually assaulted by 4 women after leaving club" More like a dream on my bucket listM.K
Some females seem to share the sentiment. 
*hears that a man got sexually assaulted by 4 women* (laughs) *goes to hell*Courtney Hubbard
Lol a Man Got Sexually Assaulted By 4 Females #ThugLife AQUAFINA✨
I don’t know if THIS Jane Doe, knows about Toronto sex assault survivor Jane Doe. If not, I suggest she reads up on her. Here are some articles to start with.  

http://mcclungs.ca/2012/03/30/jane-doe/ 

BAHAAAAA … Ok I know Im wrong for laughing…But youre an idiot for gettin in the car cp24.com/news/man-sexua…Jane Doe
How can a man get SEXUALLY assaulted by 4 females wtf loooolChun Li
This looks to be an example of schadenfreude. 
“@CP24: Man sexually assaulted by 4 women after leaving club cp24.com/news/man-sexua…” pay backs a bitch isn’t it…justinexxalyssa
“HOW?” is a question that gets asked a lot. 
How do you get sexually assaulted by 4 women.. You’re a grown man ! DA FUCK ?!?!?!Brandon D 😉
Wtf…man sexually assaulted by 4 women…how does that happenSolomon Yeung
Lmao how do you sexually assault a man? “@CP24: Man sexually assaulted by 4 women after leaving club cp24.com/news/man-sexua…”Michael Burnett
Just observing this from the information given from the reports: 

Four women, 190-200 pounds each. 
One male
Silver Honda SUV
If this is all true, he could have been sandwiched in the middle and sexually assaulted. Let me reiterate that sexual assault is any forced sexual contact that that has not been consented to. 
I wonder if they used a strap on to violate his bum "@CP24: Man sexually assaulted by 4 women after leaving club cp24.com/news/man-sexua…"Testa Dura
I wonder if the situation described above is on @MKMXCIX’s “bucket list,” or if @4ever_imo would be “happy” with that or if it’s @myfriendlance’s “fantasy.” 
It’s really interesting to see people’s reaction to this. #ListenToYourselves cp24.com/news/man-sexua… via @cp24SEAN K
Here are some alternate perspectives, that seem to get overlooked. 
A man was sexually assaulted by 4 women and people think it’s weird that he’d see it as assualt… vice versa and this’d be taken seriously.تريشاونا والترز
How is this funny? Cause you find it sexually degrading as a man, to be assaulted/abused by a woman? Get your fckin heads out of your assesallyson o.
So disappointed in humanity reading the comments made on new articles about the young man who was sexually assaulted by four women.לֵאָה
Man sexually assaulted by 4 women in downtown Toronto. Yes, this happens, and it’s fucking appalling. cp24.com/news/man-sexua…Lori-Anne
The alleged suspects are each 190-200 pounds, as mentioned. Apparently, some believe that whether a sexual assault is enjoyable or not depends on the how the suspect(s) looks physically. 
man i’d feel weird as shit telling the cops i was sexually assaulted by women… but if they a bunch of wolverine lookin hoes, then its coolThe Pirate King
A man sexually assaulted by 4 females… Sounds like every mans dream right?These 4 lovely ladies weighed in at approx 200 pounds each #DAMNChristian 父Valentine
Dawg… the man got sexually assaulted by 4 oversized women? I’m out b….JrSmooth
It’s true that it’s rare for males to report being sexually assaulted by a woman or women. Perhaps the reaction shown here is partly why. 
Usually the other way around–Man sexually assaulted by 4 women after leaving club | cp24.com/news/man-sexua…A. MONTEFERRANTE
Some things to think about. 
"@CP24: Man sexually assaulted by 4 women after leaving club" the amount of ignorance displayed in these comments really is amazingAlvin Kamaluddin
From the 680 News article’s comments section
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