“Game of Thrones” glamorizes rape: That was not consent, and rape is not a narrative device

 

"In some ways, it’s useful for television shows to acknowledge the extent of sexual violence in our culture. These narratives allow necessary stories to be told. But the execution is too easy. From daytime soap operas to prestige cable shows, rape is all too often used to place the degradation of the female body and a woman’s vulnerability at the center of the narrative. Rape is used to create drama and ratchet up ratings. And it’s rare to see the brutality and complexity of a rape accurately conveyed on-screen. Instead, we are treated to an endless parade of women being forced into submission as the delicate and wilting flowers television writers and producers seem to want them to be."
Roxane Gay's article on the subject: 
“Game of Thrones” glamorizes rape: That was not consent, and rape is not a narrative device - Salon.com