" Mikel Brown : First teen raped , teacher confessed , then judge gave one life sentence . Judge said girl looked older , was in control , teacher had ` ` suffered '' Brown : Culture 's distorted perception about girls gives men like rapist -- and judge -- a pass . Brown : Girls have to navigate this terrain ; judges must be wise enough to understand it .
Lyn Mikel Brown : Montana teen raped , teacher confessed , then judge gave one month sentence . Judge said girl looked older , was in control , teacher had `` suffered '' Brown : Culture 's distorted message about girls gives men like rapist -- and judge -- a pass . Brown : Girls struggle to navigate this terrain ; judges must be wise enough to understand it .