> How does being a victim imply that nothing can be done?
Because if you had no role in the matter, you couldn't have prevented it.
Because if you had no role in the matter, you couldn't have prevented it.
There's also the fact that often you couldn't have prevented it.
Chicago cops frisking you all the time -- wear skin tight pants.
Car accident -- use defensive driving techniques.
Being shot and killed for sleeping at a Wendy's -- don't resist arrest.
Wife divorced you, took your house and kids -- don't get married, OR, learn to discriminate.
Sexist manager won't promote you -- join a company run by females, OR, start your own company.
Pandemic -- move to the country.
On the other hand, if you prefer not to solve your problems yourself, you can say "Why should I change, when other people are the ones doing something wrong", fold your arms, and wait for a man to solve your problem for you.