Child Molestation in Marginalized groups

The episode on the autobus was very troubling when Yunior was molested by a stranger. It made me think of the countless children in marginalized groups that go through this everyday and don't have the power to do anything about it. What can a child like Yunior do when his brother calls him a pussy for crying about something he had a reason to cry about. He wasn't asked what's wrong and he didn't feel the need to tell anybody. He seemingly pushes it to the side, like it just something that happens. Unfortunately this is the reality many children face everyday. What can a child do in a culture that tells you to trust adults, respect your elders and that you're always wrong or don't know what you're talking about.

Do you think this episode and the continuing abuse from his father is what results in him becoming abusive and a drug addict? Do you think anyone would have listened to him?