A few years ago, an acquaintance groped me in a hallway. At first, I dissociated. Then I stopped him. He yelled at me and told me I was saying no because I was frigid and anti-sex. I guess he thought…
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Rape culture is pervasive. It’s embedded in the way we think, speak, and move in the world. While the contexts may differ, rape culture is always rooted in patriarchal beliefs, power, and control…
As moms and dads, we probably don’t talk directly about rape to kids, at least not until they’re older. But we’re still sending messages about sex and consent all the time. Because of that, we need to make sure we’re not teaching them some very dangerous lessons, even if just by accident.
And how we can do better.
Looking for evidence of rape culture in colleges and universities? These examples show just how dangerously normalized rape culture is in our schools.
Church culture has over-focused on virginity and made it into an idol.
This blog post explores the ways in which the 'stranger danger' myth perpetuates harmful stereotypes and ignores the fact that most sexual violence is committed by someone the victim knows. By reframing our approach to personal safety, we can help girls protect themselves against all types of harm.
As a mother, I am appalled by the "boys will be boys" mentality of so many in this country. Rape culture is so prevalent it is accepted as the norm.
Society gives us messages about how to understand consent, and a lot of those messages are wrong.
"Not asking for it" iron-on patch Destroy rape culture and the victim-blaming narrative that so often surrounds rape. No one asks to be raped or assaulted and it is NEVER a survivor's fault for having this crime perpetrated against them. The only cause of rape? Rapists. This iron-on patch measures 5 inches ❤️ 20% of the proceeds from the sales of this patch will be donated to our local rape crisis center. Reminder: You only pay for shipping once and it's fairly expensive (if shipped outside Canada) because I ship all my packages in a padded envelope to ensure that the buttons arrive to you safely. But you can add several items from my shop and shipping cost is the same!
Voicing the truth about sexual assault on campuses across the country.
An instant New York Times bestseller! “Grown exposes the underbelly of a tough conversation, providing a searing examination of misogynoir, rape culture, and the vulnerability of young black girls....
And why we need to do something about it.
Whether mom or mentor, we can all help guide the next generation.
One show exposes rape culture and its effects better than anyone could've imagined.
It’s easy to look at the now-infamous Steubenville case and see a Penn State writ small — a story of rape in the social-media age. What’s harder to see in Steubenville is ourselves.
Thankfully, the Thames Valley Police made the whole concept quite simple---in the most British way possible. Please share this video far and wide, so that anyone who is confused
Studies and statistics around rape, sexual assault, and other forms of sexual violence vary widely. In my writings and speeches, I quote the following statistics. Additionally, I’ve linked to…
The "What Were You Wearing?" Survivor Art Exhibit opens March 26 in the William T. Kemper Art Gallery, and provides a tangible response to the rape myth that victims are somehow to blame ...
Last week, Stoya accused James Deen of rape. Deen denies it. I believe Stoya.
Have you noticed how many stereotypes about bisexuality relate to the harmful gender norms of rape culture? You will after reading this.
Here are 5 rape myths perpetuated in our culture, in law enforcement and the military, and in medicine and mental health.
Women throughout our history have changed the way we operate in America. WE being women. We have a voice, we have rights, we can drive, we can vote, we have rights to do whatever we want with our lives in this country. These women fought a battle for us that has seemingly been one of the largest thi
The Minister for Women and Child Development for India, Maneka Gandhi did a U-turn from her own earlier stand and told the Rajya Sabha th...
What will it take for our mainstream culture to teach children that it is unacceptable to talk about and treat other human beings in these ways? There are ways for boys to express their masculinity, create fraternal bonds and explore their sexuality that do not turn girls and women into "sluts."
Content Note: Rape I recently read a post by Emily Wierenga entitled, "What I Want My Son to Know About Sex." There was a lot in the post that I disagree
We haven't had such a real, honest look at ageism since The Golden Girls...
