In what ways do modern societal reactions echo Athena's punishment of Medusa?

Athena's curse on Medusa, punishing the victim for a transgression committed against her, echoes patterns of victim-blaming and societal shaming that persist today. Consider how survivors of trauma, especially sexual violence, are often subjected to scrutiny, doubt, or social ostracism, rather than receiving support and justice. This insight prompts us to critically examine our own societal structures and individual biases that perpetuate such injustices, recognizing the long-term impact on those who are 'cursed' by public perception.