The Glen Ridge community of New Jersey refused to accept the fact that a group of boys living in the community were guilty of raping a mentally handicapped girl, in part because there was widespread tolerance of male misconduct.

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The Glen Ridge rape case, which occurred in 1989, involved a group of popular high school athletes from Glen Ridge, New Jersey, who were accused and later convicted of raping a mentally handicapped girl. The community's initial response was marked by disbelief and denial, with many refusing to accept the boys' guilt. This reaction was partly attributed to the community's values, which included a tolerance of male misconduct and a tendency to protect its young men, reflecting broader societal issues regarding the treatment of women and victims of sexual assault.

The Glen Ridge Community of New Jersey Refused to Accept