Category: violence
10 Ways Women Are Coerced in Daily LifeâAnd Why Itâs a Problem
Coercion isnât always obvious. It can be subtle, disguised as âconcern [...]
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 i [...]
Predators Are Not Always CharismaticâDonât Be Fooled by the Stereotype
Many people have a picture in their minds of what a predator looks lik [...]
The Ancient Words of Womanhood: Feminine Power Before ‘Femininity’
Know this: Long before present day calls for women to embrace our po [...]
The Four Pillars of Oppression: Misogyny, Gynophobia, Sexism, and Patriarchy
Women do not suffer oppression by accident. The systems that harm usâm [...]
When Men Define Womanhood: The Power, The Harm, and The Resistance
For centuries, men have claimed the authority to define what a woman i [...]
How to Support Lesbian Friends in Abusive Relationships
As an advocate, you become familiar with the careful way that a woma [...]
The Relationship Between Power and Truth: Why Survivors Must Be Free to Speak
So women all over the globe started [...]
Truth Heals: Why Forcing Survivors to Lie About Identity is Harmful
Survivors Deserve to Speak the Truth
Survivors of abuse, assault, a [...]
The Overlooked Truth: Asexuality, Boundaries, and Survivor Safety
Conversations about safety, consent, and boundaries are vital, yet t [...]