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In article about Sienna Mae Gomez and the sexual assault allegations against her, a photo of Jack Wright

The Allegations Against Sienna Mae Gomez Shine a Light on Male Sexual Assault Victims

By breaking his silence, Jack Wright gives a powerful voice to victims everywhere of a normally downplayed issue.…

February 15, 2022

The Deep standing in front of a statue of The Boys.

‘The Boys’ Offers a Nuanced Portrayal of Sexual Assault

Amazon’s original superhero series gives a social commentary of many of the world’s evils, including what prompted the #MeToo movement.…

September 15, 2020

‘I May Destroy You’ Confronts Misrepresentations of Sexual Assault

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

Michaela Coel’s comedy-drama series balances the gray areas of sexual violence through an evocative and semi-fictional depiction of adulthood.…

July 22, 2020

Fact Versus Fiction: How ‘Bombshell’ Tells the Truth About Sexual Assault

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

The film might not be perfect, but it's helping to advance the conversation about a very important topic.…

January 18, 2020

‘Know My Name’ by Chanel Miller Takes Back Her Story of Sexual Assault

Stina Chang, University of Southern California

For four years, she was referred to as 'Emily Doe.' It’s time to learn who she really is.…

September 17, 2019

College Classrooms Need to Rethink How They Discuss Sexual Assault

Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University

Even if the violence in question is hypothetical, the experiences of the participating students are not.…

November 4, 2018

Donald Trump Jr. Mocks Alleged Sexual Assault Victim on Instagram

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

His cruel meme targeted Christine Blasey Ford, who recently accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of attempted rape.…

September 18, 2018

Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh Has Been Accused of Sexual Assault

Cameron Andersen, New York University

In high school, he and a friend allegedly drunkenly assaulted a 15-year-old girl, covering her mouth to stifle her screams.…

September 18, 2018

#MeToo Figurehead Asia Argento Has Been Accused of Sexual Assault

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Her former co-star, Jimmy Bennett, has alleged the two had sex when he was 17 years old, below California’s age of consent.…

August 21, 2018

The Immigration Platform ‘Undocumedia’ Has Been Rocked by Sexual Assault Allegations

Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

The undocumented community has struggled to accept the guilt of one of its most cherished organizations.…

August 6, 2018

What Terry Crews’ Sexual Assault Case Says About Toxic Masculinity

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

While the women of #MeToo hold each other up, Crews' fellow men are trying to tear him down.…

July 8, 2018

Rather Than Drop His Sexual Assault Suit, Terry Crews Opts Out of ‘Expendables 4’

Rebecca Crosby, American University

'Am I going to be a part of this or am I going to take a stand?' Crews said before a congressional committee.…

June 27, 2018

Changing Sexual Assault Responses at Uber

Liam Ainslie Mayo, Bard College

Uber recently changed its policies on sexual assault, giving victims a platform to speak out.…

May 23, 2018

Trump Declares April Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

In a statement, the president, whom 15 women have accused of sexual misconduct, implored audiences to heed the claims of sexual-abuse victims.…

April 2, 2018

#MeToo, #TimesUp and the Fight Against Sexual Assault in the Fashion Industry

Julian Randall, Texas Tech University

Social movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp are reaching the furthest corner of the tight-knit fashion industry to bring about a better work environment.…

March 15, 2018

A Clemson Student Has Been Arrested for Falsely Reporting Sexual Assault

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

After filing a police report indicating that she was sexually assaulted at a frat house, the 18-year-old student was taken to the Oconee County Detention Center.…

March 5, 2018

What the Larry Nassar Trial Says About Sexual Assault in Athletic Communities

Sydney Jennings, University of Connecticut

The former Olympic gymnastics doctor was sentenced to up to 175 years behind bars, and the athletic community needs to learn from the scandal.…

January 26, 2018

John Brahan’s ‘IX’ Uncovers the Sexual Assault Process on College Campuses

Lauren Lambert, Southeastern Louisiana University

University of Mississippi senior John Brahan highlights the issues around campus sexual assault allegations in his thesis play, 'IX.'…

January 11, 2018

Stanford’s Matthew Baiza Is Combating Sexual Assault Cases ASAP

Brandi Loving, St. Mary's University

From San Antonio to California, the 21-year-old Matthew Baiza is taking it upon himself to create change wherever he goes.…

November 15, 2017

How to Respond When a Survivor Tells You About Their Sexual Assault

Lexi Lieberman, University of Pennsylvania

Your response can affect how they heal.…

July 17, 2017

Amanda Odasz, a SHAPE Activist, Is Fighting Sexual Assault in Greek Life

Jasmin Suknanan, Stony Brook University

After leading a protest calling for increased supervision of frats and sororities, Odasz worked with Northwestern's dean of students to reduce rape.…

May 27, 2017

Everything You Need to Know About Stealthing, the Newest Type of Sexual Assault

Payton Ramey, University of Central Florida

Often driven by the misogynistic concept of ‘natural male right,’ stealthing refers to the act of a man removing a condom during sex without the consent of his partner.…

May 23, 2017

University of Kansas’ Sara Li, Founder of ‘Project Consent,’ Is Tackling Sexual Assault

Payton Ramey, University of Central Florida

The Strategic Communications major is addressing consent in the most direct, approachable way—animated genitals.…

May 15, 2017

The Year That Campus Sexual Assault Ended

Amy Garcia, Johns Hopkins University

To fix a problem that has never been fixed, it might be time to consider an approach that’s never been tried.…

October 11, 2016

In this article, about what Ridley Scott's classic film "Alien" says about society's relationship with young women, two figures sit against a dark background. A young woman with olive skin and dark hair gazes absent-mindedly in the distance. A xenomorph hovers over her shoulder, baring its teeth in a snarl, as its sharp, knife-like tail looms over her shoulder. Green light of a rather pallor variant shines over their skin, like the light of an emergency alarm.

What 1979’s ‘Alien’ says About Humanity’s Relationship with Sexuality

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

Exploring what Ridley Scott's "Alien" tells us about humanity’s "protective" relationship over women.…

February 8, 2024

University of Delaware needs to do better by sexual assault victims

University of Delaware Needs To Do Better by Assault Victims

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

College campuses must protect the students they claim to support.…

November 4, 2021

Men Should Stop Criticizing Women’s Sexual Expression in ‘WAP’

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s collab isn’t as scandalous as the internet wants you to believe.…

August 21, 2020

Datsik and the Problem With Celebrity Sexual Misconduct Apologies

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

The electronic musician's public statement proves that victims are still being ignored.…

November 22, 2019

Intimacy Training Is Righting the Wrongs of Sexual Misconduct in Theater

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

The demand for change in the performing arts is leading to a new kind of sex talk.…

November 7, 2019

Pay Attention: Rice University Launches Campaign for Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

It comes after an opinion piece in The Rice Thresher, in which a woman describes her poor treatment by the university after reporting her assault.…

October 11, 2019

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