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On the Difficulty of “Saying No”
Kathryn Holmquist's little piece of horrific sex advice—sometimes, girls, it's "too late to say no”—has evolved into a more advanced discussion on this blog. The question: Why should women be required...
View ArticleLegal Consent, Morning-After Regret, and “Accidental” Rape
Over the past few weeks, this blog has hosted some really productive discussion threads about rape prevention, victim blaming and new models for sexual consent. I'd like to thank everybody who has...
View ArticleRapists Who Don’t Think They’re Rapists
You know the guy who "accidentally" rapes women? The acquaintance who "misreads" the situation and "goes too far"? The longtime friend who genuinely thought you had consented, and is shocked when you...
View ArticleThe Worst Sexual Assault Prevention Tips Ever
The great folks over at SAFER Campus pointed me to the most ludicrous Sexual Assault Prevention information page ever, courtesy of the Valdosta State University police department. Instead of providing...
View ArticleOn Short Skirts
This week, the results of a recent British study revealed that over 50 percent of women believe that rape victims are partially responsible for their own assaults. In the wake of the news, Jenni Murray...
View ArticleWhy Rape Isn’t One Big Misunderstanding
Here at the Sexist, one of the most persistent rape myths offered up to excuse sexual assault is the idea that rape is just one big misunderstanding. Under this theory, rape isn't a conscious assault...
View ArticleGroping, Sexual Assault Policies and the Hypersexualization of College Students
Last week, Wendy Kaminer lambasted Duke University's new sexual assault policy, which is centered upon the idea that "consent is an affirmative decision to engage in mutually acceptable sexual activity...
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Why You Never See a College Rapist’s Name in a Campus Crime Alert
Face Time: Should campus crime alerts name student perps? Three recent crimes reported to the George Washington University, and how the university identified their perpetrators to students and staff:...
View ArticleDavid Lisak on Acquaintance Rapists: “We’re Giving a Free Pass to Sexual...
Watch CBS News Videos Online In the world of sexual assault prevention, the work of University of Massachusetts psychologist David Lisak has gained some serious traction. Lisak has spent the past 20...
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Prison Rape and the Problem With Statistics
In a recent Sexist thread, a couple of commenters got to arguing a grim set of statistics. The question at hand: Which group experiences more rapes, men in prison or women outside of prison? In order...
View ArticleRape Coverage and The New York Times‘ Daddy Issues
I really appreciated this recent New York Times piece detailing the ways in which New York City police fail to adequately respond to rape reports. I also appreciated its companion story, which...
View ArticleWhen the Threat of Stranger Rape Facilitates Acquaintance Rape
At Tiger Beatdown, B. Michael points out one abusive tactic revealed in the leaked Mel Gibson tapes: Mel Gibson was condemned for (allegedly) threatening to burn down his house and force his ex, Oksana...
View ArticleAsking For It
[youtube:v=h95-IL3C-Z8] And on that note: Scotland says it best. [Via PostBourgie].
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