Monday, August 17, 2009

Rape Culture - How do you define it?

We've all heard the statistics: 1 in 4 women, 1 in 6 men. 1.3 sexual assaults per minute. 4.7 times more likely of a repeated rape. 13.3% college rape. known attacker. force. coersion. guilt. confusion. fear. anxiety. ...the list goes on.

But what is "rape culture"?

An amazing group of Chicago-based youth and young adults have worked to produce the powerful video you see below. They consult experts, survivors, and their peers to address the question and the reality of rape culture.




How do you define rape culture? What actions are you taking to combat it? How can the Feminist Campus team support your efforts

Post a comment. Email us at campusteam@feminist.org. Raise your voice!

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