By: A Survivor Not a VictimJune 11, 2016 I came across this great article called 6 Ways We (Accidentally) Teach Our Kids Rape Culture written by Joanna Schroeder. It talks about six ways parents unknowingly and unintentionally teach their children about and validate Rape Culture. The article defines these six ways and offers suggestions on what … Continue reading Accidentally Teaching Our Children Rape Culture
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By: A Survivor Not a VictimJune 10, 2016 Here are the basics of consent. Consent is: Freely given. Consenting is a choice you make without pressure, manipulation, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Reversible. Anyone can change their mind about what they feel like doing, anytime. Even if you’ve done it before and … Continue reading Is This Consent?
By: A Survivor Not a VictimJune 8, 2016 Brock Turner, the typical rapist as displayed in this article by ABC News. He blames peer pressure to drink and party culture for making a "bad decision ". Brock Turner, the rapist - "My poor decision-making and excessive drinking hurt someone that night, and I wish I could … Continue reading Brock Turner the Rapist,Blaming “Party Culture”
By: A Survivor Not a VictimJune 8, 2019 I can't stand these common "rape myth" statements - or any for that matter This article from Bustle is a good read. It debunks seven rape myths that convicted rapist Brock Turner's friend and rape apologist Leslie Rasmussen talked about in her "Character letter." Seriously, not raping is as … Continue reading More Debunked Rape Myth Statements
By: A Survivor Not a VictimMay 28, 2016 I have heard about this product before. It was was developed in 2007 and over the years varies news outlets have reported on it all over the world. Here are facts according Snopes. Honestly, I believe any hesitation about releasing this product is clearly in line with … Continue reading Anti Rape Condom Developed In 2007 Still Not For Sale
By: A Survivor Not a VictimMarch 16, 2016 Until the criminal justice system decides to make some changes and actually make the consequences of raping someone more strict, people are going to continue to rape because they know that they will most likely get away with it. This article talks about the types of rapists, … Continue reading Types Of Rapists; Knowledge Is Power