13 Reasons Why follows a long literary (and misogynistic) tradition of rape and suicide
The series has divided critics: many have praised its sensitive depiction of rape and suicide, others have said it romantises taking one's own life.
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Gender-based violence in South Africa: what’s missing and how to fix it
High profile stories of femicide come with a flare up of societal outrage, protest and collective introspection. But nothing ever really changes.
Why working with men could help efforts to combat violence against women
While men regard the social norm of 'proving' their manhood as normal, research shows otherwise. Combating these misconceptions can help reduce male violence.
‘13 Reasons Why’: when a TV series sheds light on gender violence and harassment at school
The Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" presents rape as an aggressive act, working hand in hand with the powers that be and permeating a school’s entire culture.
How the Bible shapes contemporary attitudes to rape and sexual assault
Women are constantly implicitly blamed, both in the Bible and in contemporary culture, for their rape.
Broadchurch was a fightback against many rape cliches in TV drama
The series did much to address the problems that crop up with portrayals of sexual crimes on television.
Rape on campus: Athletes, status, and the sexual assault crisis
Why are student-athletes so often at the center of sexual assault cases? A look at the culture of hookups, coverups, and who's got game.
Testing of backlogged rape evidence leads to hundreds of convictions
Evidence from rapes has often been backlogged for years, but renewed emphasis on processing these cases has led to surprising findings, including new information on serial rapists.
Why sexual consent classes should not be scoffed at
Because it's not always as simple as 'yes means yes'.
Three questions on rape justice after the Ched Evans not guilty verdict
Responses to rape have improved, and they must continue to do so.
How the rise in TV ‘crime porn’ normalises violence against women
On screen violence against women is increasingly detailed, intimate and frighteningly authentic – but there's often just no need.
Why I won’t be issuing trigger warnings to students
Who am I, as an academic, to decide in advance what is or what is not triggering to others?
War crime deliberations in Iraq and Syria must be mindful of violence against women
More needs to be done to protect women against sexual violence perpetrated in war.
What Africa should demand from the next United Nations secretary general
Africa should focus on the feasible reforms of the UN and de-emphasise its demand for improved representation on the Security Council voting reforms, given the complex politics around these issues.
Understanding the roots of sexual violence and lad culture on campus
'Laddish' behaviour at university can't easily be challenged without understanding the origins of harassment and abuse in schools.
Why sexual harassment in schools is a hateful part of everyday life
Some teachers are often dismissive in their handling of sexual abuse, labelling it as 'a bit of fun' or repeating the old adage 'it's because he likes you'.
Decade-old rape charge sticks to President Zuma like the original sin
The ghost of ‘Khwezi’ – the woman who accused Jacob Zuma of rape in 2006 – continues to haunt him, just as the spectre of rape continues to haunt South Africa.
Local elections show that South Africa’s women continue to play second fiddle
South Africa's past tells us that, under certain conditions, women mobilise in ways that produce significant political results. But the country's present shows how easily these gains can evaporate.
Message to white South African voters: Keep calm … and shut up!
Various commentators have wrongly over the last 22 years said that black people voted blindly for ANC governments. There's no better example why the academy needs a dramatic post-colonial overhaul.
German rape law finally accepts that no means no – but is a statute enough?
Recent legal changes must be accompanied by a cultural shift.
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