“I am not sure if we are numbed to the reality of rape, but here's the sad irony. While the word rape can add an edginess to your language, talking about actual rape is taboo. I didn't know this until one of my friends was raped. Then I knew this, because I didn't want to tell anyone. If she were mugged, I would have told everyone and raged.” LanguageSilenceDenialRapeTabooNumbEdgyRape CultureSociety DenialEdginessMisuse Of Language Book:Sluts Source: Sluts