Asking For It

Asking For It is a powerful and award-winning photographic series by Jayne Jackson that challenges the persistent culture of victim-blaming in cases of sexual and gender-based violence. Using a striking ‘mugshot’ format, historical styling, and heritage photographic techniques, Jackson exposes the enduring narratives that shift blame onto survivors of sexual and domestic abuse. Developed over three years through extensive research, this multi-award-winning series features over 20 portraits, eac...