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Exploitability Framework

Identifying cues to sexual exploitability

Problem it solves

limiting beliefs

Best for

Understanding how men choose victims for sexual exploitation

Not ideal for

Women who are not interested in understanding the psychology of sexual exploitation

Overview

Why this framework exists

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.

Core principles

3 total
  1. Men use a variety of cues to identify potential victims for sexual exploitation.
  2. Physical attractiveness is one cue that men use to identify potential victims.
  3. Emotional manipulability and gullibility are also cues that men use to identify potential victims.

Steps

2 steps
  1. Identify Cues to Exploitability
    Recognize 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.
  2. Understand the Psychology of Exploitation
    Understand 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.

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Examples

1 cases
The Case of Tucker Carlson

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.

OutcomeCarlson's comments were widely criticized, and he faced backlash for his remarks.

Common mistakes

2 traps
Blaming Victims
Blaming victims for emitting cues that indicate their vulnerability to exploitation.
Excusing Perpetrators
Excusing perpetrators of sexual exploitation by blaming it on the victim or the situation.

Origin story

How this framework came to be

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.

Source

Traced to primary
Source · BOOK
When Men Behave Badly The Hidden Roots of Sexual
David M Buss · 2020
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