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Interrogating Black Inceldom

Black inceldom can look different from the public and deadly displays we are accustomed to seeing from white men. Nevertheless, it is always worthy of investigation.  CW: r*pe culture, harassment  Mainstream understandings of inceldom associate the term with white men. “Incel” conjures up visions of men like mass shooter Elliot Rodger, or serial killer Ed...

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The Unprotected Women Journalists of Pakistan

When women journalists refuse the grossly inappropriate advances from those in positions of power, it usually leads to a detrimental impact on their careers.  This essay discusses sexual harassment, online harassment, and mentions marital r*pe by Sumaira Ashraf Rajput  Many challenges test the resilience of Pakistan’s small but thriving community of women journalists, including significant...

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I Was Doxxed By White Supremacists for Stepping Out of Line

Do not step out of line, if you do, there will be consequences. TW/CW: mentions of (threats of) sexual violence/r*pe, white supremacist violence, racial slurs, doxxing, and online harassment  An unfortunate reality for many young writers looking to break into the world of digital media is the necessity of being very online. Build up your...

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: A Wear Your Voice Reading List

Wear Your Voice curated a list of the many pieces we published over the past few years which are fitting reads for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Content Note: discussions of sexual violence, including r/pe, abuse of minors, coercion, and stealthing  Survivors of sexual violence need space to be able to talk about and work through...

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Reproductive Coercion Needs To Be Talked About More

Although there is a textbook definition of reproductive coercion, it can be hard to identify and many people don’t realize they’ve experienced it… including me. By Ray Elise Rhodes TW: This essay makes mention of reproductive abuse, domestic and sexual violence. Please read with care. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, reproductive...

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Surviving Rape as a Prison Abolitionist

People try to poke holes in the prison abolition movement by asking “what about rapists, do you want them just wandering around?” But they already are. TW/CW: mentions of sexual assault and details of r/pe. By Miriam Perez-Putnam It took me two years to tell anyone I had been raped. I won’t go into details...

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Rape Culture, DL Men, and The Carcerality Of The Closet

The intent is not to absolve anyone who has committed sexual violence within the queer community. The intent is to reimagine justice. TW/CW: descriptions of sexual assault and abuse, homophobia, and incarceration This piece was originally published in 2017 at dashaunharrison.com I was around 8 the first time. I still have very clear mirages of...

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4 Things People Do That Harm Survivors of Sexual Violence

From derailing, to gaslighting, to unsolicited advice: people derail important conversations held by survivors of sexual assault. TW/CW: this article discusses sexual assault/violence as well as gaslighting of a sexual assault survivor  By Gloria Oladipo Sometimes, to shame the devil, we have to share our secrets. Especially when it comes to exposing predators in our...