STAND UP WITH BOYS
One out of four women will experience a rape or attempted rape in her lifetime. Even by conservative estimates, hundreds of thousands of sexual assaults occur every year. It is normalized behavior that is supported by the ways we joke with one another, the ways we entertain ourselves, and the ways we respond to stories of violence. Many have coined the term “rape culture” to encapsulate the attitudes and behaviors that contribute to massive levels of violence but we don’t have to passively accept the way things are. We can use our voices to push back.
Recent Blog Posts
Do I Need to Sign a Contract Before Sex?
Talk to a group of young men about sexual violence and there’s a good chance that they will bring up a list of things that they are required to do before engaging in a sexual activity. They might talk about how they need to outright ask their partners if their...
Teaching An Entire Nation To Respect Boundaries
I have a “normal” job these days but I used to work as a prevention specialist. I was one of hundreds of people throughout the country that trained young people to prevent sexual assault. Some may think these jobs to be unnecessary but that’s far from the case when...
Revising “Baby It’s Cold Outside” Makes Sense To Me
The classic song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” has long been under fire for its messaging. It features a rather persistent male vocalist who repeatedly rejects a female vocalist’s discomfort and attempts to leave an encounter. He cites the harsh weather, his pride, and...