Tag Archives: sexual harassment
Rehtaeh Parsons is dead
Tweet**Trigger warning** Seventeen months ago, then 15-year-old Rehtaeh Parsons was gang-raped by four boys in her friend’s house. One of her rapists took a picture of the assault and circulated it around her school and community. Classmates saw the photo not as evidence of rape but as proof that Parsons was a “slut.” When she [...]
Also tagged Rape, rape culture, Rehteah Parsons, Sexual Assault Comments closed
Watch Jamie Kilstein tell funny rape jokes
TweetJamie Kilstein reminisces about when he went on TV and said “rape is bad” and then the internet exploded. Thanks, Jamie, for demonstrating how to be an outspoken male feminist–and for proving once again that there are, in fact, funny rape jokes. Anyone have time to write up a transcript in the comments? Much appreciated! Update: [...]
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UNC students plan to file Title IX complaint with the Office of Civil Rights
TweetUNC student survivors of rape have come forward with horrific stories of the school’s response to their reports—and they’re not resting until Title IX law is enforced on their campus. Sophomore Landen Gambill offers an account of consistent mistreatment throughout her experience with the school’s internal disciplinary process. During her hearing against her violent ex-boyfriend, Gambill [...]
Also tagged equal opportunity, Sexual Assault, Title IX, UNC, VAW Comments closed
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