Every March 8th, International Women's Day, people take to the streets demanding justice for women who have been murdered. During these demonstrations, there is a strong focus on naming the victims and raising awareness. However, the author points out a troubling pattern in societal discourse, where the violence against women is often overshadowed by an examination of the victims’ behaviors. There is a tendency to ask questions that deflect responsibility from the perpetrators, such as scrutinizing a victim’s attire, their whereabouts, or associations, rather than addressing the underlying issues of violence against women.

The article highlights the pervasive normalization of victim-blaming in society, where the narrative shifts from the crime itself to the victim’s choices. This problematic dynamic not only perpetuates the trauma for those affected, but it also allows aggressors to evade accountability, as the focus is unjustly placed on the behavior of the victim. The author emphasizes that this cultural mindset is damaging and needs to be confronted during the ongoing discussions surrounding gender-based violence,

Furthermore, the statistics presented are alarming; in Mexico, from January to October 2025, there were over 5,000 recorded killings of women, revealing the severity of gender violence. The need for a collective societal shift towards demanding justice and accountability for aggressors, rather than questioning the victims, is crucial. The article calls for a more profound examination of the narratives that persist in the public discourse surrounding violence against women, advocating for a fundamental change in how society views and discusses these issues.