Even after #MeToo, research reveals ‘alarming’ attitudes to consent and sexual assault

A major new survey has revealed the extent of alarming views about consent and what constitutes rape and sexual violence. 
The research, conducted by the End Violence Against Women Coalition in collaboration with YouGov, found that a third of me…

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These t-shirts feature 50 ways real women have said ‘no’ and been ignored

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50 t-shirts. 50 shades. 50 ways women have said “no” and been ignored.

Following month after month of sexual misconduct accusations around the globe, two young Australian women have launched an international campaign against harassment and abuse. 

Dubbed “50 Shades of No,” the campaign particularly targets the issue of consent, and features 50 t-shirts emblazoned with things real women have said to avoid sexual encounters.

“These 50 shirts feature real verbal and nonverbal signals real women gave in moments when they tried to say ‘no’,” reads the campaign brief. “All of which were ignored.” Read more…

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These t-shirts feature 50 ways real women have said ‘no’ and been ignored

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50 t-shirts. 50 shades. 50 ways women have said “no” and been ignored.

Following month after month of sexual misconduct accusations around the globe, two young Australian women have launched an international campaign against harassment and abuse. 

Dubbed “50 Shades of No,” the campaign particularly targets the issue of consent, and features 50 t-shirts emblazoned with things real women have said to avoid sexual encounters.

“These 50 shirts feature real verbal and nonverbal signals real women gave in moments when they tried to say ‘no’,” reads the campaign brief. “All of which were ignored.” Read more…

More about Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Violence, and Consent

View More These t-shirts feature 50 ways real women have said ‘no’ and been ignored

The dispute between Rose McGowan and Meryl Streep is important, but it’s distracting us from the real problem

As the Harvey Weinstein wounds still fester, women in Hollywood are figuring out how to respond, and not everyone’s on the same page.
Case in point: The recent dispute featuring Rose McGowan, Amber Tamblyn, and Meryl Streep. 
The three have rece…

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