Exploitability Framework
Identifying cues to sexual exploitability
The Exploitability Framework explains how men choose victims for sexual exploitation, based on cues such as physical attractiveness, emotional manipulability, and gullibility. The framework suggests that men are more likely to target women who are perceived as easy to exploit, and that these women may emit nonverbal cues that indicate their vulnerability.
- Men use a variety of cues to identify potential victims for sexual exploitation.
- Physical attractiveness is one cue that men use to identify potential victims.
- Emotional manipulability and gullibility are also cues that men use to identify potential victims.
- Identify Cues to ExploitabilityRecognize the cues that men use to identify potential victims for sexual exploitation, such as physical attractiveness, emotional manipulability, and gullibility.Pro tipBe aware of the cues that you may be emitting, and take steps to protect yourself.WarningThese cues can be used by men to target women for sexual exploitation.
- Understand the Psychology of ExploitationUnderstand the psychology of sexual exploitation, including the motivations and strategies that men use to exploit women.Pro tipRecognize that sexual exploitation is a serious issue that can have severe consequences for women.WarningThis understanding should not be used to blame victims or excuse perpetrators.
Tucker Carlson made comments about a Miss Teen USA contestant, saying that she was 'easy prey' and that he would 'probably be a good wife' if he had a wife who was 'that dumb'. This is an example of the Exploitability Framework in action.
The framework is based on research on the psychology of sexual exploitation, which suggests that men use a variety of cues to identify potential victims.