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There are 22 post tagged rape culture

Biden, Travolta, and Entitled Touching

Mar 05, 2015 / Paul Brink / Our Folks
For whatever reason, some people feel the need to touch other people without their permission. We see this all over in society, but it seems … Read More

Young boys saying "no" doesn't end domestic violence

Jan 09, 2015 / Caitlin Rodriguez / Our Folks
An Italian viral video entitled “From a Slap” has been continuously showing up on my newsfeed this week with comments like “This gives me faith … Read More

Rare, Not Mythological: How Rape Culture Hurts Men

Dec 04, 2014 / Samaria Johnson / Our Folks
Trigger warning for discussion of rape/sexual violence and rape culture. There are four truths about rape that seem to escape or get ignored by the … Read More

Can one street harassment experience speak for us all?

Oct 31, 2014 / Caitlin Rodriguez / Our Folks
Earlier this week a video entitled 10 Hours of Walking in NYC as a Woman was released and immediately went viral on the Internet. The almost two … Read More

Carrying That Weight Beyond a Day of Action

Oct 27, 2014 / Kadijah Ndoye / Our Folks
I am currently on Domestic Exchange at Barnard College, literally located across the street from Columbia University. Since the schools are located across the street … Read More

Assaults Interrupt Education of University of Florida Women

Sep 09, 2014 / Robyn Smith / Our Folks
I’ve spent more time in the past week researching personal safety apps, the likes of Kitestring and TapShield, than I have studying for my classes. … Read More
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What's right and mostly wrong with “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.”

Sep 04, 2014 / Paul Brink / Our Folks
A little over a week ago, the annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event was put on by the Interfraternity Council (IFC) at Wichita … Read More

Uncovering Undercover Colors: A Cosmetic Fix to a Systemic Problem

Sep 03, 2014 / Tristan Cimini / Our Folks
Undercover Colors, a nail polish that can detect date-rape drugs (also known as benzodiazepines) in potential rape victim’s drinks, has proven to be highly controversial … Read More

What it means to be a “Man of Strength”

Apr 08, 2014 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
“Pray not for easy lives, pray to be stronger men.” President John F. Kennedy once said these famous words while the United States sat on … Read More

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