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Jameela Jamil explains why consent (sexual consent, especially) is especially difficult for women. (Image via ShortList)

What We Can Learn from Jameela Jamil and Her ‘Enthusiastic Sexual Consent’

Victoria Macias, University of California, San Diego

Why saying 'yes' is not enough.…

November 6, 2018

If More Judges Were Women, Would Sexual Violence Be Less Common?

Abby Hall, Hollins University

Prison time can be an effective deterrent.…

September 17, 2018

So, You Just Discovered Your Celebrity Role Model Is a Sexual Deviant, Now What?

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

A helpful drill to prepare you for when the day comes. And the day will come.…

September 1, 2018

Spain’s ‘Yes Means Yes’ Law Raises the Bar, Rightfully, for Sexual Consent

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

They're the fourth European country to pass such a measure, prompting many to consider similar laws for the U.S.…

July 27, 2018

As Mumble Rap Grows in Popularity, So Do Its Associations with Sexual Violence

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

Despite its nascence, the controversial sub-genre has become known for its despicable figureheads.…

July 23, 2018

Junot Díaz Continues to Deny His Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Rebecca Crosby, American University

In his first interview since the accusations, Díaz remained adamant about his innocence.…

July 3, 2018

Uber Will No Longer Force Private Arbitration on Sexual Harassment Victims

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

The popular ridesharing company says it will finally allow accusers to take their cases to court.…

May 17, 2018

Because of Sexual Harassment Allegations, the 2018 Literature Nobel Award Is Cancelled

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

A look into the scandal that has postponed one of the most elite awards in the world.…

May 11, 2018

#MeToo Activist Accused of Sexual Harassment and Anti-Asian Remarks

A #MeToo Activist Has Been Accused of Sexual Harassment and Anti-Asian Remarks

Alex Johnson, New York University

Christina Garcia has been accused of a slew of sexually inappropriate advances by male staff members.…

April 24, 2018

Why the #MeToo Movement Needs to Evolve Beyond Sexual Violence

Kayla Morosco, Chatham University

The recent Uma Thurman vs. Quentin Tarantino conversation sparks the question of whether people have done enough with the #MeToo movement.…

February 23, 2018

Middlebury’s ‘List of Men to Avoid’ Catalogues Its Sexual Assailants

Alex Johnson, New York University

In response to the broader #MeToo movement and its ‘Shitty Media Men’ list, senior Elizabeth Dunn leaded the names of 30 ‘men to avoid.’…

February 14, 2018

Sexual Violence Is Everyone’s Problem

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

With allegations from Terry Crews and Timothy Heller, it’s important to remember that sexual violence isn’t just a woman’s issue.…

December 19, 2017

When the Levee Breaks: The Wave of Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Leslie Currie, University of Virginia

There's recently been an inundation of allegations of sexual assault and harassment, and while troubling, it’s imperative these accounts are heard.…

December 6, 2017

If You Just Started Paying Attention to Sexual Harassment, You’re Late

Karen Guan, Southern Methodist University

The recent Harvey Weinstein scandal, in which his history of unchecked sexual harassment became public, isn't groundbreaking.…

November 7, 2017

What Schools Can Learn from the University of Rochester’s Sexual Harassment Scandal

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

Going forward, schools need to better execute sexual harassment investigations as well as investigate as independently and thoroughly as possible.…

September 30, 2017

What I Learned from My School’s Sexual Violence Prevention Test

Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

The program might have some problems, but it was still the only test I’ve ever been eager to take.…

January 31, 2017

The Problem With Fixating on the Definition of Sexual Consent

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

Though well intentioned, clearer explanations of consent are not the solution. In fact, they might be part of the problem.…

September 9, 2016

The Deshaun Watson Case Shows the NFL Has a Serious Problem

Jo Stephens, Georgetown University

The lax punishment given to the Cleveland Browns quarterback accused of sexual assault is nothing new in a league with a history of tolerating troubling actions against women.…

August 21, 2022

‘Promising Young Woman’ Is a Story of Revenge and Reflection

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

The film's main character takes matters into her own hands in a gripping exploration of the treatment of sexual assault in college and the urgent need for victim advocacy.…

January 8, 2021

If You Haven’t Already, It’s Time to Watch ‘Big Little Lies’

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

The show delves into the traumatic effects of domestic abuse and sexual assault, along with many other relevant issues.…

April 14, 2020

Why Aimee’s Storyline on Season 2 of ‘Sex Education’ Is so Important

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

Taking its cue from the #MeToo movement, the Netflix series follows one of its characters as she processes the trauma resulting from a sexual assault on public transportation.…

February 7, 2020

It’s Too Soon for a Louis C.K. Comeback

Rebecca Crosby, American University

The comedian is reportedly performing again, less than a year after several accusations of sexual assault were levied against him.…

August 30, 2018

One Year After Her Court Win, Taylor Swift Celebrated at a Concert in Tampa

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

The singer’s symbolic $1 win at her sexual assault trial is now 1 year old.…

August 22, 2018

A Cringey #MeToo Joke Has Led a Miss Massachusetts Contender to Leave the Pageant

Cameron Andersen, New York University

As a survivor of sexual assault herself, Maude Gorman thought poorly of the tasteless skit.…

July 11, 2018

Quarterback Jameis Winston Has Been Suspended After Groping an Uber Driver

Rebecca Crosby, American University

It's not the former Seminole's first run-in with sexual assault charges, either.…

July 2, 2018

Cameron Esposito’s New Special Proves That Rape Jokes Can Be Hilarious

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

Her side-splitting special, 'Rape Jokes,' explores her experience as a survivor of sexual assault and her response to the #MeToo movement.…

June 23, 2018

‘The Tale’ Is a Remarkable Work of Introspective Memoir

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

Jennifer Fox’s new film recounts her experiences as a survivor of childhood sexual assault during the 1970s.…

June 7, 2018

Junot Díaz’s Revealing New Yorker Piece Adds to an Important Conversation

Kerrianna Wallace, Arcadia University

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author’s essay on childhood rape, mental illness and suicide opens up the conversation on male sexual assault. …

April 20, 2018

Drinking to Remember

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Inspired by a personal experience, Danya Sherman created KnoNap to help detect and prevent drug-facilitated sexual assault.…

April 1, 2018

Hampton University Students ‘Mutiny,’ Demanding Administration Change

Alex Johnson, New York University

The school’s Title IX coordinator is the daughter of the university president and has reportedly mishandled sexual assault on campus.…

March 13, 2018

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