Category: Abuse of Power
The Exception Man: New Vocabulary Does Not Change the Reality of Male Violence
"It was 'that' kind of man who harmed you, not this kind." But how can [...]
Victimization, Victimhood, and the Right to Keep Naming What Happened
Victimized vs. Victimization
Victimization describes an experience, a [...]
Everyone Deserves Safety. That Does Not Mean Everyone Needs the Same Safe Space.
You know, none of these problems are new. The problem has always been [...]
Women’s Rights Were Never Just for Feminine Women: How Stereotypes Can Be Used to Divide Women.
There is a mistake we can make when thinking about divide-and-conquer [...]
The Question Nobody Answers About Mixed-Sex Spaces: What Happens When Something Goes Wrong?
I did not arrive at female boundaries because I assumed every male was [...]
When Personal Expression Becomes Women’s Required Participation: What Exactly Are Institutions Asking Women to Do?
There is a difference between allowing another human being freedom and [...]
The Brochure Says “We Take Your Safety Seriously.” But What Happens When a Survivor Actually Reports?
Institutions know how to write beautiful promises.“We take all rep [...]
When Someone Decides What You Will Be Called: Name Control as a Tactic of Abuse
Your name is one of the first things you learn belongs to you.That [...]
The Invisible Glue: 10 Ways Women Are Taught to Hold Together What Should Be Allowed to Break
updated from January 2026I've served the women who responded to vi [...]
Men Already Have More Access to Women Than Ever. Why Is the Answer Still “Give Men More”?
There is something missing from a great deal of our modern con [...]