Violence Against Women

Covert abuse is abuse that hides in plain sight. It’s harm done in ways that are subtle, disguised, or easily denied, making it harder for the victim—and often outsiders—to recognize …

Some men enforce gender roles by pushing women into cages: Be obedient. Be soft. Be nurturing. Be silent. Other men wear those same gender roles like a costume and declare: …

We need to say this more often, and we need to say it without apology: men have a duty to be safe around women and children. Do not cross boundaries. …

You can’t find what you are not looking for. Knowledge is power. And when adults refuse to see the truth, perpetrators are protected, children are harmed, and Survivors are betrayed. …

Please do not watch this pretend that the West is exempt or any political party is “different”. It is 2025 and no group of males is doing well at listening …

Why doesn’t she leave? Because leaving costs money. She needs first and last month’s rent just to secure a place, plus moving expenses—a truck, deposits, and more. Then there are …

Not all misogyny shouts. Some of it whispers. Some of it comes dressed as politeness, concern, or tradition. It’s when women are praised for being “selfless” while their needs go …

There’s a difference between choosing courtesy and being forced into compelled speech. Courtesy is voluntary. It’s when you call someone “Liz” instead of Elizabeth, or when you say “Your Honor” …

1. The Distortion of Cooper’s Vision Some have taken Cooper’s line to mean that Black women must always be the “gateway,” carrying everyone else on their backs. That it’s our …

For some women, these beliefs work just fine. And I believe in ladies choice. Women should have what they want. If you like it, I love it—so long as it …