General

The international community’s moral right, if not duty, to take action in a case of foreign conflict has been the subject of much argument and debate for a long time. In this case, it is clear that the moral reasons for saving lives and stopping violence are very powerful; nevertheless, difficult issues arise about the ‘when’ and ‘how’ of such actions.

In 2005, the United Nations incorporated the concept of the Responsibility to Protect into its deliberations, in specifying the duty of protection of the people by the State from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. If such a state of protection is not possible for the particular state, every other state is obliged to act morally. Any such action though, should be evidence of mass atrocities in the proper context and with examination of the effects.

Any sincere appreciation of interventions may be based on the realisation that altruism has little to do with it; rather, they are seized by a cause that presents both humanitarian and political related gains. Thus, a country may wish to intervene for the reason that its interest may be threatened, there is a need for certain resources or the need to change existing geopolitics. Clearly, this does not mean in any way that the ‘moral call’ for intervention is less active.

In the final analysis, the act of intervening must be considered from the standpoint of moral theory and the principles of intervention. There is also the question of how the particular intervention will be undertaken, as well as its short and long-term effects on the people targeted. Generally speaking, the goal of every intervention should be to alleviate any suffering present and to promote human rights, however this includes making such decisions carefully and with avoiding unnecessary consequences.

Still, the association of the women’s fashion to the perception of gender and sexual violence in society remains problematic and simplistic. Although some believe that wearing revealing outfits for women calls for undue attention and even aggressive behavior, research has demonstrated that such thinking is very negative and incorrect.

The Victimization Blame Concept

There is a myth on a popular conception; this is the belief that how a woman dresses feeling whilst out may provokes and may even justify a sexual assault. This shifts command of the aggressor to that of the victim. This belief is catastrophic in that it encourages the victims to feel like they should not even try to report instances because they know there will be no justice hence creating an environment of quiet bearing of such acts without any consequences.

Social Hierarchies

Sexual assault exists for power over individuals rather than the exposed body of a female and what she wears. The victims are frequently attacked regardless of the clothing they are wearing and these factors are ways to provide strength and control over the victim. There’s a need to address the core issue whereby the problems and issues have arisen, such as why sexism, hatred towards women, and sexual consent education are all problematic.

Right to Clothing Choices

Women must wear what pleases them without the fear of harassment or even violence owned to them. What one wears is an art and should not be revered as a cause of any unwarranted and destructive demeanors. Societal expectation that blames women and promotes such societal damaging stereotypes has to be fought.
Encourage Consent and Respect

Instead of rallying around the notion that women should be dressed a certain way, we need to teach and promote the concept of consent, healthy interactions, and appropriate conduct. There is a great potential in addressing these issues among youth, especially prior to exhibiting any behaviors at risk of violence or inculcating rigid and harmful gender stereotypes aimed at society for its better and just conduct towards all individuals.

Conclusion: And this is the reason why it is crucial to speak out against the assumption that the way women dress influences the society’s gender roles and violence, especially sexual violence. The society need to be educated on the issues of underlying causes of sexual violence and the need for creation of a culture of respect and consent.