I Refuse To Be Offended By The Bridgerton Rape Scene

Was it rape? Yes. Do I think that means it shouldn’t have been used? Nope. I know that depicting heinous acts on screen can retraumatize people that have experienced them and to that end I would likely advise folks to approach the series with an abundance of caution. But there is so much to be learned from that scene and giving it valid screen time is extremely important.

First, the asshole reason why I am in favor of using this scene. I have watched women be raped on screen more times than I can count. It is, in fact, the men’s turn. Men…