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“They’ll Be Raped Anyway” Is Not a Strategy—It’s Cowardly a Surrender
Some people are not “foxhole” people. They surrender mid-battle. You say,“Well, women will be raped anyway…”as if that justifies handing predators the keysto every room we bled to build. You …
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We Called It Rape Culture for a Reason. And That Reason Still Exists
There was a time when we named things clearly. We called it rape culture. Not to be provocative. Not to shock. Not to divide. But to survive. We used that …
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Don’t Erase Us to Include Others: The Cost of Confusing Oppressions
“Beware the man who calls you beast — he is preparing to be your cage or your butcher.” At We Survive Abuse, we speak truth — even when it’s uncomfortable …
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Green Flag: Safe Adult Males Stay Out of Female Spaces and Advocate for It
Miss us entirely with all of your hurdles for women to clear demonstrating that we can “be kind” in a world does nothing to make this world safer for women …
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9 Dangerous Myths About Violence Against Women and Children
Violence against women and children is a pervasive issue, often perpetuated by misconceptions that downplay its severity and prevalence. Recognizing and dispelling these myths is crucial for fostering a safer …
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10 Reasons Men Invading Women’s Spaces—No Matter How They Identify—Is Abusive, Misogynistic, Gynophobic, and Sexist
Women’s spaces exist for safety, healing, solidarity, and empowerment—yet, men demanding access to these spaces is a continuation of male entitlement, coercion, and societal misogyny. Here’s why: 1. It Violates …
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Male Predators Are Male: Why Language Matters for Survivor Justice
He raped her with his maleness, and now that he is in court (that in itself is a miracle because very few rapists are ever prosecuted), no one can acknowledge …
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The Ancient Words of Womanhood: Feminine Power Before ‘Femininity’
Know this: Long before present day calls for women to embrace our power, women have been embracing our birthright power!– Tonya GJ Prince In today’s world, we often speak of …
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5 Things You Should Know About the History of “Gender”
For many of us, the word gender feels like it has always existed in the way we use it today. But the truth is, the meaning of gender has changed …