Posts Tagged ‘Violence’
5 Reasons Why Non-Traditional Rape Narratives Are Important
“They challenge stereotypes about rape.” Society tends to only present certain stories about sexual assault – which leads to a lot of misconceptions. Here’s why it matters to include non-traditional narratives.
Read MoreA Reclamation of Our Personal Rights as Victims and Survivors of Sexual Violence
“We the right to heal in our own ways.” Reclaim the rights that have been denied to you – by your perpetrator and by society – with these important reminders.
Read MoreThe Danger of What Happens When Toxic Masculinity Fails Men
Society’s idea of what makes a “real man” creates toxic expectations for men. Here’s the disturbing result, with a promising idea for how we can change the traditional – and violent – definition of masculinity.
Read More3 Ways My Parents Unintentionally Taught Me That My Consent Didn’t Matter
“You’re not allowed to say no.” You’d never want your child to feel like this author did – but her parents didn’t mean to make her feel this way either. These are important lessons on our cultural missteps in teaching consent.
Read More5 Simple Questions That’ll Help You Avoid Unintentional Cultural Appropriation
Even if you know how cultural appropriation adds to racism, you might still be wondering how to make sure you don’t appropriate someone else’s culture. These questions can keep you from making a hurtful mistake.
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