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When Schools Close and Force Kids to Walk Through Gang Territory, This Is What Can Happen
Even with so-called Safe Passage routes, critics still question how safe students really are.
Stoking Fire: How News Outlets, Prosecutors Minimize Sexual Violence With Language
Sexual assault is an epidemic. Isn't it time to confront the issue with words that boldly capture the reality of sexual brutality and violent domestic abuse?
Police and Rape in New Zealand
On the 16 November, 2013, a number of rallies were held across New Zealand calling for an end to the rape culture that is so prevalent in New Zealand's …
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Conquest: Sexual Violence and Native American Genocide
Andrea Smith, author of u201cConquest: Sexual Violence and Native American Genocideu201d explains the connection between violence against women, and the colonization of native lands and bodies.
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Cairo Women Bring Men Back on the Rails
A trend of mob rapes has risen rapidly in Egypt as political stability and social security have diminished post-revolution.
Meet the Comic Book Artist Fighting Back Against Rape Culture
Comics artist Tess Fowler has a second great talentu2014communicating about misogyny through social media.
Undressing Fashion: What It Says About Gender, Sex, and Power
We get dressed every day; what do our style choices say about us? Authors of the book ‘Fashion Talks: Undressing the Power of Style’ Marjorie Jolles and Shara Tarrant …
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A Case Study in Awful: The Eight Worst Parts of the Recent Naval Academy Rape Hearing
The Naval Academy rape hearing is so gut-wrenching because the woman for whom prosecutors are seeking justice was treated as much (or more) of a defendant as the three …
Mainstream Media Fails on Coverage of Chelsea Manning’s Transition
The media's failures to cover Manning's transition reflects a long history of unfair portrayals of transgender people.
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The Clock Is Ticking: 68 Years of Denial
Japan's 68-year refusal to recognize, compensate WWII sex slaves remains a stain as victims pass.