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In the wake of Virginia Giuffre\u2019s tragic death, serious questions demand urgent attention: Why do we still struggle to believe women\u2014especially when they speak out about abuse? In this week\u2019s Grayling Notebook, Heather Blundell reflects on society\u2019s instinct to dismiss female voices, the damaging consequences of disbelief, and why now, more than ever, we need to listen without prejudice. From media narratives to government responses, this piece challenges us to confront the cultural biases that silence survivors and stall progress.<\/p>\n

Read the full article here: https:\/\/www.cityam.com\/why-is-it-still-so-hard-to-listen-to-women\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In the wake of Virginia Giuffre\u2019s tragic death, serious questions demand urgent attention: Why do we still struggle to believe women\u2014especially when they speak out about abuse? 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