rape
The Infuriating Failure of Alice Sebold's Apology
Sebold’s statement after the exoneration of a man she accused of rape in 1981 suggests she bears no responsibility for his conviction or 16 year incarceration.
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#MeFirst: Lady Gaga Doesn’t Need to Name Her Rapist
Treating survivors as a monolith only perpetuates further violence against them.
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Preying on Predators: “Violation” Is a Measured Study of Rape-Revenge Hurt
Our protagonist is a martyr at her breaking point, someone who’s pushing through her limits to balance the scales of justice because she knows no one else will.
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In “We Are the Ashes, We Are the Fire,” Women’s History is Lifesaving
The novel is a meditation on the power of uncovering past heroines.
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Episodes Compound: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Isn’t Weaponizing Her Trauma
“Accountability is about creating safety,” Ocasio-Cortez said.
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What the T.I. and Tiny Abuse Allegations Reveal about Hip Hop and Power
We don’t live in a society where the abused get justice.
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Know Our Names: Chanel Miller Shatters Stigma for Asian American Survivors
By recounting her experience, Chanel Miller has helped shatter a norm of silence and stigma in Asian communities.
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“True Story” and “Fighting Words” Extend the Legacy of “Speak”
Twenty-one years later, we’re still telling similar stories to Speak—and yes, 21 years later, we still need them.
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Consent Creator: “I May Destroy You” Takes on the Messy Realities of Rape
The 12-episode series is an exploration of rape culture that leans into its gray areas.
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Trauma-Centered Art Should Be the Future of #MeToo
The film is an offering to those who have been affected by gendered violence.
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